Scott Pruitt Out At EPA
After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled Environmental Protection Agency head has resigned, the president said Thursday.
Environment
Will Your Melanin Protect You From The Sun?
There are lots of misconceptions about dark skin and sunshine. One of the most common? That black people can't get skin cancer.
Surf And Turf: To Reduce Gas Emissions From Cows, Scientists Look To The Ocean
When cows burp, they emit the potent greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere. But by adding seaweed to the cows' diets, researchers are noticing a dramatic reduction in methane production.
Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here's What To Use Instead
Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals that have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.
Britain's War On Plastic Has An Unexpected Beneficiary: The Milkman
In Britain, old-fashioned milk delivery, with glass bottles "left on the doorstep," is making a comeback, with customers rejecting plastic containers and demanding the convenience of home delivery
Australian States And Retail Chains Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
While environmental groups and many shoppers are applauding the change, the initial implementation has been tense at times.
New Report Lists Chemicals Found In Cape Fear River
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry last week released a draft report of man-made chemicals found in air, water, soil, and food at locations around the world.
Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint
In one year, fertilizer production in the U.S. emitted as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. What if we could help plants make their own nitrogen so they wouldn't need man-made chemicals?
Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Watershed
The company's U.S. bottled water unit had been found to be operating under a long-expired permit, taking tens of millions of gallons a year from a watershed in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Cape Town Averts 'Day Zero' By Limiting Water Use
Authorities in Cape Town say they've averted a crisis as the threat of Day Zero has been zeroed out by stringent limits on water use as well seasonal rainfall. The city will not run dry this year or next.