Rising temperatures could tip the scale in an underground battle that has raged for millennia. 

GEOMAR study investigates the impact of sediment resuspension induced by trawling and other natural processes in Kiel Bight.

High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. 

By several measures, air pollution is getting worse in the U.S., a trend due in large part to more severe heat and wildfires, according to a new report.

While biodegradable plastics currently account for a half percent of the hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced annually, a growing demand for the alternative reflects consumer awareness and corporate response.

Telemedicine use in 2023 reduced monthly carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of up to 130,000 gas operated vehicles, suggesting it could have a positive effect on climate change, new UCLA-led research finds.

Using spill treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study.

The Colorado River system is the lifeblood of the Southwest, delivering water to 40 million people across the United States and Mexico. 

Research team tests how stream contents and flow impact microplastic retention.

The consequences of wildfires in or near urban areas go beyond the damage to buildings and ecosystems, to the threat of contamination of drinking water according to water quality and treatment experts from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).