Irrigating U.S. crops prevents higher greenhouse gas emissions by avoiding land conversion, groundbreaking new research by Colorado State University shows.

For ecosystems, a forest fire does not end where the flames stop. 

Specialized microbes transform inedible material into protein-rich snacks.

Surface cleaners remove germs and grime, but their fragrances react with indoor ozone to form nanoparticles at levels rivaling that of city traffic.

Rapid series of low-pressure systems can cause weather conditions under which the ice can only hardly recover. 

Peatlands store large amounts of carbon. However, when they are drained, they can become substantial sources of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO₂). 

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new approach that enables the service life of reinforced concrete to be predicted based on weather conditions. 

Exposure to light during the nighttime is linked to important and potentially harmful changes to the structure and function of the heart, according to a study of more than 11,000 people published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday).

Extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and torrential rains, affect the water quality in lakes, rivers and coastal areas.

The Antarctic ozone layer is recovering, a major environmental success following the Montreal Protocol.