Environment

Pollution
Artificial sweeteners in wastewater raise health and environmental concerns
Artificial sweeteners are increasingly found in wastewater worldwide. A new global review highlights their persistence, limited removal, and potential harm.
Isabella Ceccarini•21 August 2025

Water
Iran faces severe water stress, Tehran…
The Iranian capital is facing a critical water emergency. With dams nearing…
Erminia Voccia•20 August 2025

Climate Change
How climate change is stripping nutrients…
A new study warns that rising CO2 levels and heat are reducing…
Editorial Team•14 August 2025

Environment
The dramatic Arctic thaw, how winter is changing in Svalbard
Unprecedented winter temperatures and vanishing snow are reshaping the Arctic landscape and endangering ecosystems in the…
Erminia Voccia•13 August 2025

Waste
Fukushima nuclear plant, fuel debris cleanup delayed to 2037
Japan postpones the start of nuclear debris removal at the Fukushima nuclear plant to 2037, 14…
Paolo Travisi•7 August 2025

Water
Drought hotspots 2025, the countries hardest hit by human and economic impacts
From Africa to Latin America, drought is hitting harder than ever. The new UN report lists…
Editorial Team•7 August 2025

Climate Change
Is Maui on fire today? Latest brush fire triggers smoke alerts and…
Is Maui on fire today? Brush fire near Kaanapali burns 33 acres, prompts evacuations and smoke concerns…
Editorial Team•6 August 2025

Health & Wellness
10 smart ways to beat the heat and save energy without sacrificing…
When extreme heat strains daily life and energy bills, sustainable action means staying cool without wasting…
Editorial Team•6 August 2025

Pollution
China’s mega dam sparks water security fears in India and Bangladesh
Beijing has launched construction on a long-awaited mega dam in Tibet. But neighboring countries warn it…
Erminia Voccia•5 August 2025

Policy and Affairs
With Trump’s science cuts, Europe seeks research independence
Trump’s budget cuts to key U.S. science agencies are pushing Europe to develop its own climate…
Erminia Voccia•4 August 2025

Environment
Guterres’s call: renewable energy is now “unstoppable”
In a major climate address, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared the rise of renewables unstoppable, framing…
Editorial Team•29 July 2025

Pollution
Earth Overshoot Day 2025: humanity consumes 1.8 planets’ worth of resources
On July 24, the world hits Earth Overshoot Day 2025. From now until December 31, we…
Erminia Voccia•24 July 2025

Pollution
Carbon footprint of solar panels, the EU sets a new standard for…
The European Commission’s JRC proposes harmonized rules to measure the carbon footprint of solar panels, driving…
Editorial Team•22 July 2025

Climate Change
High-resolution climate model reveals uneven global impact of 1-degree warming
A new high-resolution model shows how a 1-degree temperature rise will hit different regions unevenly, from…
Erminia Voccia•21 July 2025

Climate Change
Brutal cold waves hit the U.S. and climate change may be to…
Despite rising global temperatures, brutal cold snaps continue to strike the U.S. A new study reveals…