You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, or perhaps birds with stomachs full of microplastics. We also know there ...

First, let's explain how pumpkins produce pollution and add to climate change. An average large pumpkin weighs about 10-15lbs. Most households have about 3-5 pumpkins on their porches. This adds up ...

A1. Conduct evaluations to ensure that fossil fuel extraction, as well as petrochemical and plastic production facilities, comply with regulatory requirements; A2. Continue to make progress reviewing ...

Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

As winter sets in, the air quality tends to drop, and smog begins to thicken. The harmful pollutants in the air tend to take a toll on your skin. Dust, dirt, and harmful toxins in the environment ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Winter Salt Week is an annual initiative started in Wisconsin in 2021. It's aimed at spreading awareness about the growing issue of salt pollution in our waterways and promoting more ...

Imagine you love cherry cheesecake, and you’re happy to find out that your local bakery makes the delicious, decadent dessert every Saturday. But they only make a certain amount per week; after that, ...

I spent last summer wading through seagrass meadows across Northern Ireland, from the sheltered waters of Strangford Lough to ...

The EPA has released the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, a six-part strategy to eliminate the release of plastic waste by 2040. In November 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection ...

On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution: Part Three of a Series on Building a Circular Economy ...