Environment
Cooking, Cleaning Could Pollute Your Home More than Major City
November 3, 2023, 4:55 pm EDT
Researchers say your daily household tasks could make your home more polluted than some of the world’s most polluted cities.
Eco-Friendly Ways To Reduce Halloween-Related Waste
November 1, 2023, 10:23 am EDT
Every year, costumes, candy, decorations and more all contribute to a large amount of waste around Halloween. This year, take these extra steps to make “spooky season” more eco-friendly.
Beachgoers Report Indian Bay Turns Red, Here’s Why
October 30, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Why did the Bay of Bengal offshore from Puducherry, India turn red? Experts told a local news outlet that they think they have an explanation.
4 Things To Know About The Montana Climate Change Case
October 27, 2023, 12:31 pm EDT
A district judge on Monday ruled the state government violated individual rights to “a clean and healthful environment” by allowing fossil fuel development without taking into account the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Some experts are calling it a landmark case.
Most Intense Heat Wave Recorded in Antarctic Winter
October 23, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Researchers are studying the record-setting heat wave in Antarctica as well as climate change factors that could cause more anomalies in the future.
Researchers Find Plastic In Fields Using Plastic Mulch
October 19, 2023, 11:58 am EDT
In a media release titled “Strawberry Fields, Forever?” researchers explain how a recent survey of strawberry fields found plastic mulching leaves behind hundreds of thousands of pieces of sizable plastic fragments.
Massachusetts Enacts First-Of-Its-Kind Plastic Ban
October 18, 2023, 11:58 am EDT
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced a ban on procuring single-use plastic bottles across all state agencies. She said the move is to help limit ocean pollution and protect local endangered species.
Starbucks Saying Goodbye To Disposable Cups
October 18, 2023, 11:58 am EDT
Starbucks is looking to reduce waste and phase out disposable cups in favor of reusable cups by 2030.
How to Recycle Your Old Broken Christmas Lights
October 11, 2023, 12:36 pm EDT
Instead of throwing your old broken Christmas lights into a landfill, there are ways you can recycle them.
Lake Tahoe Water Reaches Clearest Levels In 40 Years
October 2, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Lake Tahoe was the clearest it’s been in 40 years during 2022, and a team that monitors the lake says the trend could continue through this year. For more information, visit UCDAVIS.edu.
