Sustainability

sea birds covered in oil swimming in the ocean

Strait of Hormuz Oil Slicks Devastate Fragile Gulf Ecosystems

Satellite images reveal devastating oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening coral, mangroves and coastal communities.

Strait of Hormuz Oil Slicks Devastate Fragile Gulf Ecosystems

Satellite images reveal devastating oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening coral, mangroves and coastal communities.

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Scientists Find New Method to Break Down Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals"

New palladium-coated membranes can destroy PFAS in water, offering a hopeful path toward permanent contamination solutions.

Scientists Find New Method to Break Down Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals"

New palladium-coated membranes can destroy PFAS in water, offering a hopeful path toward permanent contamination solutions.

plastic pollution floating underwater

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch May Be Leaving a Visible Mark on the Ocean

Researchers suggest microplastics may be changing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch's color toward cyan, detectable from satellites.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch May Be Leaving a Visible Mark on the Ocean

Researchers suggest microplastics may be changing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch's color toward cyan, detectable from satellites.

Voters Across the U.S. Restrict AI Data Centers Near Communities

Voters Across the U.S. Restrict AI Data Centers Near Communities

Voters nationwide approved measures to limit AI data centers, prioritizing local control, land use, and energy concerns.

Voters Across the U.S. Restrict AI Data Centers Near Communities

Voters nationwide approved measures to limit AI data centers, prioritizing local control, land use, and energy concerns.

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3M to Pay $7 Billion in Settlement Over ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution

3M agrees to pay up to $7.35 billion over PFAS groundwater contamination claims, offering relief and uncertainty for affected communities.

3M to Pay $7 Billion in Settlement Over ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution

3M agrees to pay up to $7.35 billion over PFAS groundwater contamination claims, offering relief and uncertainty for affected communities.

On the left, a salad bar displays colorful vegetables in steel trays; on the right, a grilled T-bone steak with French fries sits on a white plate.

Former Restaurant Workers Share Orders They Say They Would Never Eat

Ex-restaurant workers reveal restaurant foods to avoid and practical tips for spotting freshness, quality, and safety.

Former Restaurant Workers Share Orders They Say They Would Never Eat

Ex-restaurant workers reveal restaurant foods to avoid and practical tips for spotting freshness, quality, and safety.