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How Generation Alpha Is Inheriting a World of Extremes

New research warns Generation Alpha faces record lifetime exposure to climate extremes. Business must adapt to intergenerational climate risk now.

ENYRING and Swobbee Launch Swappable E-Bike Battery Platform in Europe

Launched in 2023 by Yamaha Motor, ENYRING offers a swappable battery subscription service for e-bikes designed to eliminate range anxiety, lower costs, and support battery circularity

An elementary school flooded from the Lumber River during Hurricane Matthew's aftermath in Lumberton, North Carolina.

What Makes Middle School Even Worse? Climate Anxiety.

Grist explains the serious feelings students have about climate change and that most teachers don't know how to help.

Kai-Lee Butler '27, left, and Jessica Janney '25, recycling coordinator with UMD's Facilities Management, examine the recycling code on a plastic cup at Friday's waste audit of McKeldin Library.

UMD Waste Audit Highlights Strategic Role of Students in Campus Sustainability

A student-led waste audit at UMD's McKeldin Library reveals operational inefficiencies and points to a growing role for data-backed sustainability in higher ed.

HUGO BOSS Launches NovaPoly, a Recycled Yarn to Reduce Microplastics in Fashion

As part of its BOSS THE CHANGE initiative, HUGO BOSS launches NovaPoly—a degradable recycled polyester fiber developed with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC.

Bird Flu Response Raises ESG Red Flags in U.S. Poultry Sector

Delays in federal bird flu response, underage workers, and troubling disposal methods are raising alarms about biosecurity, labor practices, and environmental risk.

Rhode Island Proposes Statewide Ban on Intentionally Added Microplastics

A newly introduced bill in Rhode Island aims to ban products with intentionally added microplastics by 2029 while advancing state-led testing and strategy to address environmental and health risks.

Executive Order Advances U.S. Role in Deep-Sea Mining Amid Global Pushback

With a new directive, Trump accelerates U.S. entry into deep-sea mining, challenging U.N. efforts to regulate the emerging industry.

The most and least hospitable states for electric vehicle ownership

Using data from the Department of Energy and Tax Foundation, Stacker ranked states from the least to most hospitable for electric vehicle ownership.

SUNY Oneonta Becomes First University to Join NYSERDA REC Program

SUNY Oneonta is the first university to participate in NYSERDA’s Voluntary Tier 1 REC Presale Program, securing 1,000 MWh of locally sourced clean energy to power campus residence halls.

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Study Finds Heat Exposure Linked to Accelerated Aging

New Workflow Tracks Biodegradable Plastic in Soil with Unprecedented Accuracy

Universities Turn to My Green Lab to Cut Energy, Waste in Research Facilities

Hawaii Resolution Calls for Global Action on Plastic Pollution and Climate Justice

Sustainable Aviation Fuel in North America: Assessing Progress, Production, and Policy

New Research Links Starch-Based Microplastics to Metabolic Disruption

Haynach Solar Hybrid Project to Boost Grid Reliability in Colorado’s San Luis Valley

New York’s Craft Beer Industry Fuels Local Economies and Agriculture

LKAB Invests in Centralized Recycling Center to Advance Long-Term Waste Management Goals

Oregon’s EPR Program: New Grace Period Gives Producers One Last Chance to Comply

DS Smith Drives Circular Packaging Leadership as Sustainability Demands Intensify

Why sizzling cities are mapping hot spots street by street

Got invasive plants? Call a herd of goats

SweetWater 420 Fest Expands Sustainability Initiatives for 2025 Milestone

How a Vermont Cheesemaker Helps Local Farms Thrive

Dragonflies, just like bees and butterflies, face threats that humans can help prevent. Christopher Halsch

Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once, from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution.

Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?

Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.

Why does the Earth spin?

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.

Monarch butterflies migrate each year and rely on plants blooming along their path to provide food.
Clint Wirick/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways

Fast-rising temperatures can change how plants and animals behave and disrupt the delicate timing of pollination.

Conservation group lawsuit seeks to speed listing of Alaska king salmon under Endangered Species Act

A Washington state-based conservation group filed a lawsuit this week in an effort to speed up the federal government’s review of a proposal to list king salmon as threatened or endangered across the Gulf of Alaska. The Wild Fish Conservancy filed its lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., saying that the National […]

3 expert ways to safely reduce allergens inside your home this allergy season

(BPT) - Spring has officially sprung, but just as April showers bring May flowers, these warmer months also herald the start of peak allergy season. If you are someone who has asthma or suffers from …

What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails

(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting …

25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising

The Everglades has often been referred to as a vast river of grass.

Changes to the landscape and pollution have harmed this vital ecosystem known as the ‘river of grass.’

Making Your Energy Choices Count this Earth Day

You can save yourself some money while you help save the planet this Earth Day.

(NAPSI)—This year is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day—an excellent reason to consider ways you can make a difference, not just for the environment, but for yourself, your home, and your family. …

The Arbor Day Foundation launches the largest corporate tree distribution program in its history

(BPT) - Trees are vital to our communities, both now and in the future. Each year, we lose 36 million trees due to age, disease, pests and severe weather. That's why it is essential to plant mature …

Employees sort crickets by size at a farm in Thailand.

Insects are everywhere in farming and research − but insect welfare is just catching up

There’s no single, simple way to assess whether bugs feel pain, but research is giving scientists a better understanding of their abilities.

Environmental Protection Agency employees and others protest the Trump administration’s actions involving the agency on March 25, 2025, in Philadelphia.
AP Photo/Matt Rourke

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.

5 ways to enhance your outdoor living experience

(BPT) - There's nothing quite like spending time in your outdoor space. You can enjoy fresh air and sunshine — or evening breezes — while basking in the comfort of being at home. This …

Why sizzling cities are mapping hot spots street by street

Knowable Magazine reports on how in metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data—key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future.

This is a close-up photo of an ordinary garden fly.

How many types of insects are there in the world?

The number of insect species is mind-boggling – and they are a critical part of the environment.

How electrification can help make your home more sustainable

(BPT) - Is creating a more energy-efficient, sustainable home important to you? If so, you'll be glad to know that it's possible to make your home more sustainable, while also helping you save money, …