Methods that tweak genes without transferring new material into crops sit in regulatory limbo in the EU. Could legalizing ...

The effect of bag fees on plastic garbage bag sales is similar to that of bag bans. That’s somewhat surprising, the researchers say, since the per-bag fee of $0.05 is less than the average price per ...

New research finds that centuries-old oaks can dynamically rewire how they absorb nutrients—suggesting forests may be more resilient allies in the climate fight than once believed.

Many towns and cities in the U.S. have halted or scaled back their curbside recycling programs in an effort to reduce costs. But this is a misguided approach when it comes to fighting climate change, ...

Concrete, the most widely used material in the world, has come under scrutiny recently for its large carbon footprint. But concrete also has a natural ability to soak up carbon dioxide from the air ...

A massive multi-country study suggests that simply closing the gap between the actual and perceived consensus moves the needle on climate beliefs without polarizing groups.

Researchers find that seaweed could lock up huge amounts of carbon, and partially offset agriculture's emissions impact.

A new study finds broad agreement that the wealthy should shrink their carbon footprints—but most people, especially the rich, underestimate their own impact—a discrepancy researchers call the carbon ...

Researchers have used solar power and special nickel-based electrodes to directly split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. The advance could lead to an economical, sustainable way to produce clean ...

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