Pollution

Health Global first: Scientists map the microbiome of an entire country

A new DNA atlas maps Denmark’s microbes, revealing unknown species, farm impacts, and clues to cutting pollution and emissions.

Green Impact Artificial light pollution emerges as a major climate threat Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Utah teens create award-winning invention to solve microplastic pollution Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Rising temperatures and widespread pollution are making glaciers melt at record rates, study finds

Green Impact Plastic bag bans reduce shoreline litter by nearly 50%, study finds

Green Impact Researchers discover the surprising cause of ozone pollution

Green Impact New ferry propulsion system cuts carbon emissions by 120 tons per year

Green Impact Scientists turn cow manure into one of world’s most used materials

Green Impact Revolutionary new plastic fully dissolves in seawater leaving no microplastic waste

Green Impact The air inside your home may be more polluted than outside

Green Impact Lead pollution likely caused IQ declines in ancient Rome

Green Impact Revolutionizing indoor air quality with 3D-printed geopolymer tiles

Space Solving space junk with lessons from ocean pollution cleanup

Green Impact New research explains how air pollution forms in the atmosphere

Green Impact Study reveals air pollution plays a major role in cognitive decline

Health Exposure to excessive light pollution linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Green Impact Genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills