Plastic Pollution Has Become a Global Crisis
Plastic pollution has been discussed more recently through headlines and news stories of trash islands and marine death. Read about the crisis here.
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Scientists Put Humanity On Notice For Environmental Impact
In 1992, scientists published a letter warning of the terrible environmental impact humanity was having. In 2017, scientists published a grim follow-up.
How Do We Stop Plastic Water Pollution?
Plastic water pollution is an epidemic in our oceans, lakes and tap water. Not even bottled water is safe! So how do we address the problem of plastic pollution?
EU Agrees to Save the Bees with Pesticide Ban
After a sobering report published in February on the dangers of neonicotinoids to bee populations, scientists called for a pesticide ban. In April, the European Union agreed to ban major pesticides containing these nerve agents from all fields. Read about it here!
Starbucks Sets Sights on a Compostable Cup
The coffee giant is thinking of the future with the NextGen Cup Challenge to invent a completely compostable cup. Read about the eco-friendly effort here!