Plastic Free July is designed to help people reduce their use of single-use plastics and improve recycling practices.

A watershed is all the land that drains into a common body of water — like a river, lake, or stream. When it rains or snows, ...

Environmentalists are suing to stop the flow of 1,4-dioxane from a nearby factory into Asheboro's drinking water supply.

Minneapolis has installed hundreds of rain gardens, tree trenches and other green infrastructure in recent years, aiming to ...

Rice is also a hot spot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are ...

Researchers have identified an enzyme called NrfA that helps bind nitrogen to soil, reducing harmful runoff and fertilizer usage.

By looking at the microbial communities that live on corals, our research uncovered a crucial role that fishes play in protecting coral reefs. We also discovered that these fishes together with clean ...

Faced with a water-quality crisis, Iowa grapples to find a solution: Is it more treatment, voluntary conservation, regulation ...

Scott Brook Preserve has adapted trails to navigate around four dams built by these natural engineers. It's also a great spot ...

The proposal, submitted by Portland Cruise Control, is expected to be evaluated by a City Council subcommittee in the fall.

“Enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach is a highlight of the summer for many Americans,” said John ...

The owners of the Palisades Tahoe have reached a settlement with two environmental groups that challenged the resort’s ...