Aviation currently contributes about 2.5% of total global carbon emissions, and with air travel demand expected to double by 2040, cutting those emissions has become a pressing priority.

The EU is considering introducing a blanket ban on the man-made chemicals called PFAS because of the risks they pose.

A new study co-led by Newcastle University highlights how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

New study reveals underestimation of carbon uptake in rivers in arid areas, with global implications.

UBC researchers have identified eight per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in B.C. sea otters.

Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace emission cuts, according to a Royal Society briefing.

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with lowering roach infestation numbers through pest control triggering significant declines in the levels of allergens and endotoxins.

Earth is reflecting less sunlight, and absorbing more heat, than it did several decades ago. 

About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.

New enzyme motif shows how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic — and could help future cleanup efforts.