Earth Day 2024 is set for Monday, and every day we depend on biodiversity — the finite and precious wild life and natural resources needed to keep us alive and healthy. But our world, and the ...

"The science is clear: Microplastic pollution poses a growing threat to our environment, our health, and our planet," DTSC ...

Throughout history, people have viewed seasons as relatively stable, recurrent blocks of time that neatly align farming, ...

Soil tainted by air pollution expels carbon Date: February 1, 2023 Source: University of California - Riverside Summary: New research suggests nitrogen released by gas-powered machines causes dry ...

One of the most effective ways to prevent land pollution is to follow the “3Rs.” Reducing waste means avoiding unnecessary packaging or single-use items. Reusing involves finding new purposes for ...

Natural soils are absorbing far less nitrogen than expected - limiting their ability to store carbon and fight climate change.

Melting ice poses various threats to residents living in cryospheric regions. In addition to causing extreme weather events ...

Soil microbes are the unsung engineers of our planet, weaving the fabric of life with every breath and every step. Our future depends on their survival, and their fate is, in many ways, in our hands.

Review: The links between soil and water pollution and cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: daniilphotos / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis reviewed the links ...

Dryland soil, characterized by limited ability to retain moisture and low levels of organic matter, covers roughly 45% of Earth’s land area.