The Science Research Mentoring Program at the American Museum of Natural History prepares high school students for science careers.

Sri Lanka is once again facing a significant marine environmental crisis, as tiny plastic pellets, commonly known as nurdles, ...

Hidden deep in the South Pacific, more than 3,000 miles from the nearest major landmass, lies Henderson Island, an ...

New research shows shoreline litter in U.S. has been slashed by almost half since plastic bag bans have gone into effect.

Living near heavily microplastic-polluted waters along the United States coastline may significantly raise the risk of ...

Recent studies have found that a common item in your dishwasher can be linked to health problems. There is a link between ...

The Coca-Cola Company has a massive plastic problem. Now, its Pakistan subsidiary is trying to fix a polluted river.

Higher risks of stroke, diabetes, heart diseases detected along coastlines…rising temperatures to cut crop yields…indoor heat ...

Newsom has called for a future free of plastic waste, yet a single-use plastic bottle is usually by his side during his ...

Plastic bag bans and fees reduce shoreline litter, but research has found they aren't enough to solve global plastic ...

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are hosting the 4th Annual Plastic-Free Expo, a free family-friendly event ...

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