Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Biden acknowledges 'glitches' in climate law after Macron criticism
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
President Joe Biden is acknowledging "glitches" in his clean energy law that has raised concerns in Europe but said there are "tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa: What hazards are posed by world's largest active volcano?
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Here's how you can watch Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano eruption live
According to USGS, if you carefully view the Mauna Loa volcano images around the early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam.
According to USGS, if you carefully view the Mauna Loa volcano images around the early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam.
Plastic Problems: How much plastic a family of 5 uses in a week
For this story, we had a family of five hold on to every piece of plastic they touched for one week to get a sense of just how much plastic we use. Here's what they found.
For this story, we had a family of five hold on to every piece of plastic they touched for one week to get a sense of just how much plastic we use. Here's what they found.
Explainer: How will UN climate deal on loss and damage work?
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
Man travels from Europe to Austin causing zero emissions to encourage sustainability
Julen Sanchez is passionate about sustainability and is inspiring others to reduce their carbon footprint.
Julen Sanchez is passionate about sustainability and is inspiring others to reduce their carbon footprint.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
Watch: Adorable baby elephant steals the limelight from young reporter
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
Leave the leaves: Why you should skip the bagging and let nature do its job
Leaving leaves to decompose on your lawn or in your garden provides organic matter and important nutrients to your yard and the environment.
Leaving leaves to decompose on your lawn or in your garden provides organic matter and important nutrients to your yard and the environment.
Shake 'N Bake getting rid of plastic 'shaker' bags to save on waste
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Rainn Wilson changes name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson to raise climate change awareness
Wilson announced he will be changing his name on social media platforms but noted he cannot change it on Twitter due to Elon Musk’s policies.
Wilson announced he will be changing his name on social media platforms but noted he cannot change it on Twitter due to Elon Musk’s policies.
Biden says new spending cements US commitment to fighting global warming
“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.
“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.
Where is the best tasting water in Texas?
The winner is right here in Central Texas!
The winner is right here in Central Texas!
California voters reject tax on rich for more electric cars
California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.
California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.
Watch: Large shark leaps onto fishing boat: ‘It was crazy!’
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Officials ask Harry Potter fans to stop leaving socks at Wales beach memorial for character Dobby
Freshwater West, a beach located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is home to a memorial, where fans travel to pay their respect for the fictional house elf.
Freshwater West, a beach located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is home to a memorial, where fans travel to pay their respect for the fictional house elf.