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How the Climate Crisis Is Affecting Childbirth Outcomes, Especially for Black Mothers
Climate change factors such as air pollution and rising temperatures are causing premature, underweight, and still births — especially for Black mothers.Mountain Valley Pipeline Extension Delayed Due to Environmental Concerns
The Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Extension Project has been delayed due to environmental concerns.Oil Spill Leaves Mauritius in State of Emergency — Here's How You Can Help
An oil spill off the coast of Mauritius has left the tropical island country in a state of emergency.What Is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — what it is, why it’s there, what we're doing about it, and more.How to Organize a Community Cleanup After a Protest
If your community has held a protest, here’s how you can clean up your community afterwards.Gloves and Masks Are Already Polluting the Mediterranean Sea — Watch a Diver Clean Up COVID-19's Mess
COVID-19 era PPE has already made its way into the ocean — specifically, the Mediterranean Sea.The Surprising Ways That Littering Is Bad for the Environment
We know that littering is bad for the environment, but why? Learn what makes littering harmful to wildlife, humans, and the planet.COVID-19 Changed the World — And Our Planet
COVID-19 has changed our planet, like everything else in our world.NYC and LA See Drop in Air Pollution During COVID-19
Air pollution levels are significantly falling during the COVID-19 outbreak — but we shouldn't look at this as a silver lining.How the Coronavirus and Air Quality Are Fueling Each Other
The new coronavirus, or COVID-19, is impacting air quality — and air pollution impacts those sick with the virus as well.Himalayas Visible From 100 Miles Away as Air Quality Improves During Coronavirus Lockdowns
India's drastic air quality improvements have cleared up skies, making the Himalayan mountains visible from more than 100 miles away.Coronavirus Causes Decline in Air Pollution Across Northern Italy
Northern Italy is experiencing a significant and swift decline in NO2 pollution, as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.EPA Rolls Backs Mercury Regulations, Bailing Out the Fossil Fuel Industry
The Trump administration just weakened mercury pollution regulations for oil and coal power plants.Scientists Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Detect Ocean Plastic
Researchers are using satellites and artificial intelligence to detect ocean plastic.Here’s How Fracking Causes Water Pollution
Fracking is a huge issue for water pollution — here’s how it happens.EPA Relaxes Environmental Laws for Fossil Fuel Industry Due to Coronavirus
The Environmental Protection Agency is suspending various environmental laws in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Childhood Asthma in Barcelona Often Due to Air Pollution and Social Inequity, Study Finds
Nearly half of Barcelona's asthma cases can be attributed to air pollution, according to a new study.China Is Rolling Out Single-Use Plastic Bans
China is banning several kinds of single-use plastic gradually over the next five years.BTS Wants to Raise Awareness About the Climate Crisis With New Partnership
BTS is joining the fight for a healthy planet and clean air.The Ocean Cleanup Reveals Successful Catch in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup confirms that they’ve been successful in retrieving trash from the Great Pacific Ocean Patch.Ocean Pollution by Country: See the Worst Offenders
See which countries are the worst offenders when it comes to ocean pollution.Are Plastic Straws Recyclable?
Can you actually recycle plastic straws? Find out!Delhi Air Pollution Levels Reach Record-Breaking Heights in Public Health Emergency
Delhi's air pollution levels are always high this time of year — but this year is particularly bad.Air Pollution Linked to Psychiatric Disorders Like Depression and Schizophrenia
A new study found a link between air pollution and psychiatric disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorder.How Plastic Straws Affect the Ocean and Sea Turtles
Plastic straws are the plastic villain of the moment — here's how they actually affect the ocean.Why Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Have Killed 4 Dogs This Week
Four dogs have died after swimming in lakes with blue-green algae blooms.18-Year-Old's Solution to the Microplastic Crisis Wins the Google Science Fair
The Google Science Fair awarded the Grand Prize to Fionn Ferreira, who has a solution to remove microplastic from the ocean.Bees Can Take Refuge on These Bus Stop "Green Roofs"
Utrecht, Holland now has 316 bus stops covered in flowers and other plants, providing bee habitats among other environmental benefits.6 Endangered Right Whales Died in June
The North Atlantic right whale is an endangered species, and unfortunately, we lost six of them this month alone.