New research points to an unexpected way plastic pollution may be influencing Earth’s climate system. A recent study suggests ...

Microplastics are making it harder for oceans to absorb greenhouse gases, study warns - Researchers say tackling plastic ...

This story was originally published by Yale 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. They call it “The Blob.” A vast expanse of ocean stretching from Alaska to California ...

Water covers about 71% of Earth, and most of the pollution in it comes from the remaining 29% of land we live on. NOAA states that “80% of pollution to the marine environment comes from the land,” and ...

Research shows microplastics are flooding the oceans, lessening their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process critical to regulating Earth’s temperature. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB ...

A new study highlights how a combination of environmental stressors -- namely plastic pollution and seawater flooding -- can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet's critical ...

The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into ...

Mercury (Hg) is an environmental concern in the Arctic, where high concentrations are found in top predators such as polar bears and toothed whales. Despite declining atmospheric Hg emissions since ...

Find out more about our Reverse Course series here. Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcasted on July 25, 2024. Find that audio here. With the flip of a switch at the Pacific Northwest National ...

Research shows microplastics interfere with ocean carbon cycles, posing risks to climate and ecosystems. Urgent global action ...