Concerns that fluids from hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” are contaminating drinking water abound. Now, scientists are bringing to light another angle that adds to the contr... Read more
Hot spots of mercury pollution in aquatic sediments and soils can contaminate local food webs and threaten ecosystems, but cleaning them up can be expensive and destructive. Researchers from... Read more
It may be the 21st century, but nearly half the world’s population still cooks and heats with open fires or primitive stoves that burn wood, animal dung, charcoal and other polluting solid f... Read more
New study shows solar power is not only better in terms of energy efficiency, land use, and greenhouse gas emissions — but cost competitive, too In 2005, President George W. Bush and A... Read more
A new study has found evidence that antibiotic-resistant genes have escaped biology labs into the environment. A team of Chinese scientists found the man-made genes in all six Chinese rivers... Read more
Putting a speed limit on cargo ships as they sail near ports and coastlines could cut their emission of air pollutants by up to 70 percent . . . reducing the impact of marine shipping on Ear... Read more