On 14 August, exhausted UN delegates filed into a windowless plenary hall, after hours of intensive debate and little sleep, to watch their hopes of a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution ...

The field of environmental studies examines the complex relationships between humans and the natural world. Like environmental science, students of environmental studies learn about ecology, biology, ...

When it comes to technology, lawmakers will be dealing with problems both new and old: Social media continues to face public critique for its effect on children's' mental health, while the risks and ...

Europe’s economy relies on natural ecosystems that are dying faster than ever while the European Union cuts the very rules that protect them, scientists caution. “Political realities across the world ...

Crowdsourcing is transforming how we monitor ecological challenges by harnessing the collective efforts of individuals, communities and organizations. This approach generates extensive and diverse ...

The anticipated shifts in the executive branch’s environmental and energy priorities issues are well underway. Some of these changes echo the prior Trump administration’s goals in these areas, ...

SAN DIEGO — Approximately 310 million pounds of plastic packaging is produced in the world every year. In fact, soft plastic packaging does not belong in your blue recycling bin because it jams up ...

Both environmental science and environmental engineering offer dynamic academic and career opportunities that focus on understanding the natural world and developing sustainable solutions for global ...

From massive data centers, polluted industries and a pending natural gas pipeline, to a Supreme Court murder appeal, SC ...

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The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship is reshaping the legal and regulatory framework for the apparel and textiles industry. This shift presents new challenges for ...