The sun rises each day, but the amount of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface is not as constant as we might think. A new study ...

American Rivers ranks the Tijuana River No. 2 on its list of most endangered rivers. Advocates are urging the U.S. and Mexico ...

When it comes to pressing environmental issues, air pollution is a common concern. The effects of air pollution on human health, specifically cardiovascular and respiratory systems, are well known.

When you're on a sandy beach or the banks of a river, transformed by rolling waves or slightly still waters, it's likely ...

A major study links long-term air pollution, especially sulfur dioxide, to higher depression risk, urging stronger pollution ...

Air pollution is a big term that’s often used when talking about the environment and our health. Youth leader Ishaa Asim explores where air pollution comes from and the different ways to help ...

A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK's University of Portsmouth revealed ...

Thousands of tons of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers ...

Hein van Grouw, Senior Curator of Birds, and UK Biodiversity Training Manager Steph Holt reveal the impacts of light pollution on British wildlife and a few tips for reclaiming your slice of the night ...

Fresh, clean air is wonderful to breathe in. Without the health risks of air pollution, fresh air feels great for our lungs. Lichens love clean air too - in fact, their sensitivity to air pollution ...