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August 22, 2019

Air pollution may cause degenerative eye disease

Age-related macular degeneration, which results in a gradual and permanent loss of vision, may be influenced by air pollution, a new study finds.
August 20, 2019

Disposable takeaway bowls found to pollute environment with PFAS chemicals

The disposable plant-based bowls used by many fast-casual restaurants have been found to contain toxic PFAS chemicals.
August 15, 2019

IDEM advisory warns against adverse health effects from algae in Indiana lakes

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has released a recreational advisory after high levels of toxic blue-green algae were discovered in Indiana lakes.
August 13, 2019

European movement discourages air travel due to emissions concerns

A European movement known as “flight shaming” is encouraging travelers to take the train rather than to travel by air, citing concerns about the emissions put off by aviation.
August 6, 2019

Melding fast fashion with sustainability

Inditex, the parent company of fashion brand Zara, announced plans to transition to a more sustainable model after making its name as a frontrunner in the fast fashion industry.
July 18, 2019

Climate emergency declared in New York City

New York City became the most recent, and largest, city to declare a climate emergency in late June.
July 16, 2019

The U.S. produces 12% of world’s waste, recycles 35%

Americans contribute a disproportionately high amount of the world’s waste and recycle far less than the rest of the world.
July 11, 2019

Attenborough applauds Glastonbury plastic ban

Glastonbury festival in England banned single-use plastic bottles in an effort to decrease the event’s impact on the planet.
July 9, 2019

Poor air quality in walkable neighborhoods offsets health benefits

Pollution from traffic poses health risks.
June 27, 2019

Just 2 hours of nature time per week can improve health, study finds

Spending time in nature can reap both physical and psychological health benefits.
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