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Two South African Women Take On Mission to Tackle Plastic Along One of Worst Rivers For Ocean-Bound Pollution
Two South African women and their Sunshine Cleaning volunteer group are cleaning up river banks in Blue Downs near Cape Town, to keep plastic out of oceans.
Air Pollution in Major World Cities Has Dropped By as Much as 60% During COVID Shutdowns, Says New Report
This new study from IQAir examining air quality data from 10 major world cities has found stunning declines in pollution levels compared to 2019.
Himalayan Mountaintops Visible for the First Time in 30 Years as Air Pollution Continues to Plummet in India
Awestruck social media users have already snapped hundreds of pictures of the snow-capped mountains in celebration of the historic phenomenon.
Teen Scientist and His Dog May Be First Research Team of Their Kind to Tackle Air Pollution From the Ground
13-year-old Matt Hunt and his dog have recorded more than 40 hours of research on the surprising levels of air pollution which linger closer to the ground.
As More Cities Install ‘Rain Gardens’ to Filter Pollution, Portland Offers to Foot the Bill for City Residents
Portland and Los Angeles are installing bioswales—AKA “rain gardens”—to help filter rainwater runoff before it enters and pollutes the sewage system.
Sustainable Sand Gives Pollution a One-Two Punch by Soaking Up Toxic Metals and Purifying Water Supplies
Since the material can cleanse water of toxic metals and pollutants, it could help create whole new water supplies in drier cities.
Coastal Dutch ‘Farm’ Grows Seaweed to Filter Pollution From Their Favorite Beach –And Tackle Climate Change
The Sea Farm Ijmond in the Netherlands grows seaweed to cut CO2 from the atmosphere while filtering water pollution from their favorite beach.
107 Teens Awarded for Launching Their Own Projects to Save Oceans From Plastic Pollution
More than 250 teenagers participated in the program by launching their own unique initiative to combat plastic waste in the oceans. Here are the winners.
First Study of Its Kind Shows Aspirin May Reduce the Harms of Air Pollution By Half
Though the study showed that aspirin was the best at reducing the harmful effects of particulate matter on the lungs, other NSAIDS showed the same benefits.
California is Protecting Youngsters From Air Pollution By Deploying Hundreds of Electric School Buses
About 90% of the new all-electric school buses will be deployed for operation in California's most disadvantaged communities.
IKEA Has Developed a Curtain That Reduces Indoor Air Pollution
The GUNRID curtain could make a dramatic difference in the air quality of urban homes around the world.
Student Treks to Yellowstone and Finds Bacteria That Eats Pollution and ‘Breathes’ Electricity
A determined young student has made an exciting new discovery after he embarked on a strenuous 7-mile walk into the wilderness of Yellowstone National...
‘First-of-its-Kind’ Law Will Protect Lake Erie From Pollution By Granting it Civil Rights
Thanks to a 61% approval vote from the people of Toledo, Lake Erie now has legal protection against pollution and contamination.
Want to Fight Air Pollution? New Study Says Planting Hedges is More Effective Than Planting Trees
If you want to protect your lungs from nearby road pollution, new research says you should be planting some hedges as the most effective...
Instead of Watching Farmers Contribute to Pollution, IKEA is Recycling Their Waste Into Products
IKEA has come up with an ingenious strategy that will benefit rural farmers while simultaneously reducing air pollution by 33%.
This Simple Solution for Pollution Kept 815 Pounds of Trash Out of the Water–Make Sure Your City Does it
It's such a simple, cost-effective solution that can have such a big impact on the environment and your water supply.
World’s First Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Plane Will Soon Take to the Skies With Zero Pollution
This groundbreaking new design for an emissions-free plane could change the game for the aviation industry.
Bus Cleans the Air: Sucking Up Pollution As It Travels
If proven to be successful, then buses all over the UK could soon be fitted with the air-cleaning tech.
River Pollution is Being Collected and Recycled to Make Gorgeous Floating Public Parks
This gorgeous floating park is made entirely out of recycled trash that was collected from the river on which it floats.
Scientists Accidentally Create Super Enzyme That Can Devour Plastic Pollution
Scientists believe that the enzyme could be a miraculous solution to the million tons of plastic currently polluting the planet.