Scientists have engineered a living, carbon-capturing material that can be shaped by 3D printing and hardened over time ...

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, ...

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.

New research finds that the global decline of scavengers like hyenas and vultures is putting ecosystems—and human health—at ...

People would be much more likely to buy EVs if they could charge them up in about the time it takes to buy a cup of coffee at a charging station. A new lithium-ion battery reported in the journal in ...

By combining key traits of two bacterial species, the team created a novel bug that can break down plastics in salty conditions—at room temperature.

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 ...

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

Wind power, a critical tool in the fight against global warming, is booming around the world. But things could change with a changing climate. A new study projects that as the planet warms, the amount ...

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From stories about pioneering work in solar fuels and carbon capture, to building resilient coastal infrastructure, to how the insurance industry is rewriting risk management strategies, Anthropocene ...

“Ecosystem” is not a word that comes readily to mind when contemplating a garbage dump. Even people who embrace so-called novel ecosystems are usually referring to interesting new jumbles of plants ...