Newly-Discovered Bacteria That Gobbles Up Pollutants Could Have a 'Big Impact on Climate Change'
The bacteria, which was first discovered back in 2017, has now been confirmed to be "particularly adept" at digesting toxic pollutants.
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Billy Idol is Protecting NYC Air By Telling Drivers to Shut Their Engines Off: 'Billy Never Idles; Neither Should You'
Rock star and environmentalist Billy Idol has just helped to launch a new ad campaign that tells New York City drivers to turn their car engines off.
Forget the 'Best By' Date; This Compostable Bioplastic Packaging Changes Color When the Food Goes Bad
A San Francisco startup has developed a compostable, bioplastic food packaging material that changes color when it senses the food has gone bad.
Monks in Thailand Create Iconic Orange Robes from Recycled Plastic - 40 Tons Already Collected On Their Own
Monks are making their traditional saffron orange robes from recycled plastic bottles and bags that they collect themselves in their communities.
Teen Scientist and His Dog May Be First Research Team of Their Kind to Tackle Air Pollution From the Ground
13-year-old Matt Hunt and his dog have recorded more than 40 hours of research on the surprising levels of air pollution which linger closer to the ground.
The Guys Who Sell Ocean Plastic Bracelets Are Closing in on 8 Million Pounds of Waste Pulled From the Sea
The company that has been selling $20 plastic bracelets made of ocean plastic are expanding their operations into Guatemala and Central America.
As More Cities Install 'Rain Gardens' to Filter Pollution, Portland Offers to Foot the Bill for City Residents
Portland and Los Angeles are installing bioswales-AKA "rain gardens"-to help filter rainwater runoff before it enters and pollutes the sewage system.
Dutch Guy Famous for Cleaning Up Pacific Garbage Patch is Now Clearing the World's Rivers Too
Young Dutch scientist Boyan Slat is responsible for cleaning up the worlds oceans-and he is now cleaning up rivers with his new invention: The Interceptor
Labrador Retriever Has Been Helping Owner Collect Hundreds of Pounds of Trash From Beach Since She Was a Pup
Since Molly the Labrador has always had an affinity for collecting trash, her owner decided to put her hobby to good use by cleaning up their local beach.
Shutdown of US Coal-Fired Plants Linked to 26,000 Deaths Averted-And Higher Crop Yields on Farms
A decade after shutting down an old coal power plant, researchers say that its closure saved more than 26,000 lives-and millions of crops.
Coastal Dutch 'Farm' Grows Seaweed to Filter Pollution From Their Favorite Beach -And Tackle Climate Change
The Sea Farm Ijmond in the Netherlands grows seaweed to cut CO2 from the atmosphere while filtering water pollution from their favorite beach.
Rather Than Polluting Icy Roadsides With Salt, Scientists Use Recycled Biowaste From Fruit
We may soon be replacing corrosive, polluting road salts with eco-friendly biowaste such as grape skins, apple waste, and peony leaves.
Thailand Boldly Plans to Start Banning Most Harmful Plastics As Soon As January 2020
The Asian country is set to ban microbeads, cap seals, and oxo-degradable plastic by the end of this year alone.
Cameroon Man Uses Wasted Plastic Bottles to Build Canoes for Fishermen in Need
Not only does his organization help to keep Cameroon clean of plastic waste, it also helps to promote ecotourism and support low-income fishermen.
Heineken Joins the Ranks of Major Beer Companies Ditching Plastic 6-Pack Rings for Compostable Alternatives
Heineken's new packaging is expected to save 517 tons of plastic waste annually—with a compostable alternative from sustainably-sourced cardboard.
107 Teens Awarded for Launching Their Own Projects to Save Oceans From Plastic Pollution
More than 250 teenagers participated in the program by launching their own unique initiative to combat plastic waste in the oceans. Here are the winners.
Reductions in Air Pollution in China Saves Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Since 1990
Reductions in airborne particulate pollution in China has resulted in hundreds of thousands of fewer deaths since 1990, says study.
Beautiful Mural in Warsaw Eats Up Smog, Purifying The Air Equal to 720 Trees
A smog-cleaning mural using special paints in Warsaw by local artists was organized by Converse as part of their City-Forests campaign.
New Billboard That Cleans Up Air Pollution Engineered By Same Peruvians Who Made One to Provide Water to Parched Neighbors
Their first billboard provided drinking water to a parched and arid region of Peru. Now, The University of Engineering and Technology is cleaning pollution out of the air generated around a construction site.
5 Cent Tax Successfully Reduced Plastic Bag Use in England By As Much As 95% Over 5 Years-Great Alternative Emerges
Single-use plastic bag sales in England have fallen dramatically since a 5 pence charge on each bag was instituted in October of 2015.
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