8 billion people: Four ways climate change and population growth combine to threaten public...
Of the multitude of climate-related adverse health effects, there are four great public health concerns for a growing population.
Toxic chemicals found in rainwater and drinking water throughout the US
"When your water is polluted with toxic PFAS, it's not much comfort to know who is polluting it."
Bipartisan senators praise passage of Great American Outdoors Act
“Years of bipartisan work have led to this moment and this historic opportunity for conservation.”
Climate change will force Native Americans to adapt religious rituals yet again
Global climate change affects everyone. But for many indigenous peoples, natural resources are closely linked to religious beliefs and practices.
Undocumented plant extinctions are a big problem — here’s why they go unnoticed
A recent survey on the world’s plants found a shocking number have gone extinct — 571 since 1750. And this is likely to be...
The epidemic of e-cigarettes: Judge rules FDA must implements regulations, sides with public health...
“The FDA oversight over the sales and marketing of these harmful products has languished for too long."
Unmasking the carbon charade: The truth behind fossil fuel giants’ green pledges
This analysis brings to light the stark contrast between the industry's public commitments and their actual plans, raising serious questions about the integrity of these pledges.
Temperatures reach record heights in the Arctic Circle this past weekend
“The Arctic is believed to be warming twice as fast as the global average.”
Pollution could be leading to shorter babies says new study
“This study adds to the evidence that air pollution also affects the health and development of the next generation."
Cargo vessels are killing more whales — and a new effort aims to save...
Collisions between whales and ships have increased, but an effort to hear, see and predict whale behavior could help reduce fatalities.