The Black Sea Is Dying, and War Might Push it Over the Edge
Surrounded by six countries, all with their own agendas, the massive body of water is at risk of becoming another casualty of regional strife
More Than Half of All Americans Breathe Polluted Air
166 million people a year are exposed to air that’s too dangerous to breathe
A High-Tech “Nose” Will Protect Mickey Mouse and Simba During Their Visit to China
A new sensor detects tiny amounts of pollutants that can ruin artwork
Could Plastic-Gobbling Bacteria Save the Environment?
Japanese scientists discovered a microbe that digests one of the most common plastics
The Ozone Hole Was Super Scary, So What Happened To It?
When the ozone hole was discovered, it became a worldwide sensation. Thirty years later, what’s become of it?
The Burning Truth Behind an E-Waste Dump in Africa
Ending the toxic smoke rising from an iconic dump in Ghana will take more than curbing Western waste
Air Pollution Goes Back Way Further Than You Think
Thousands of years ago, humans were adding lead fumes and other pollutants to the air
These Photographs Show the Bleak New Home for the White Stork: A Landfill
Dutch wildlife photographer Jasper Doest followed the path of the white stork’s migration route, forever altered by human activity
The Capitol’s Christmas Tree Is (Partially) Made of Trash
Marine debris bedecks a 74-foot tree from Alaska
Five Things to Know About Congress’ Vote to Ban Microbeads
Included as exfoliators in many common soaps and cosmetics, microbeads now pollute waterways worldwide
Beijing Just Issued Its First “Red Alert” for Smog
Will the city’s latest smog crisis spur international action on climate change?
The Mysterious Case of the Adirondacks Sugar Maple
The trees are on the decline, but why?
A Car-Free Day in Paris Cut Pollution by 40 Percent
But will the city say non to smog for good?
This Tower Scrubs the Air of Smog
The project is intended to draw attention to the problem of air pollution
Ozone Is Making Flowers Smell Different to Bees
New research shows that ozone-exposed flowers aren’t as delicious to pollinating insects
Air Pollution Kills More Than 3 Million People Every Year
Fine particulates and ozone have been linked to deaths from heart disease, stroke and lung cancer around the globe
Are There Any Places on Earth Left Untouched by Noise Pollution?
In this Generation Anthropocene podcast, an acoustic ecologist tours the planet in search of pristine soundscapes
When Seals Molt, They Leave Behind Mercury
Pollution collects at the top of the food chain.
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