Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Granite and soapstone likely conjure up an image of kitchen countertops for most people. These rocks, among the most plentiful in the world, have become ...

When the Black Death depopulated Europe, abandoned farmland reverted to forest—and plant diversity declined. The lesson may complicate modern calls to simply “let nature take over.” ...

On a narrow sand spit in northern California, a Norwegian company plans to build a massive fish farm that would be the largest of its kind on the West Coast. Located near the city of Eureka, the ...

An analysis of dozens of previously published studies reveals people systematically underestimate their own vulnerability to climate threats.

A new study shows that offshore wind turbines could pack a one-two punch against global warming. They not only provide clean carbon-free electricity to combat climate change, they could also lessen ...

A new study shows agrivoltaics can cut maize yields in humid regions but boost soybean production in drier climates.

A new life-cycle analysis reveals that bio-based plastics are better for the climate but worse for biodiversity. The greenest ...

Concerns about EV performance in extreme heat waves might be a thing of the past, thanks to improvements in battery ...

The world generates over 140,000 tons of electronic waste every single day. This waste is complex, made of many different materials, making it very hard to separate and recycle. Researchers have ...

Meat-heavy diets are deleterious for human health and the environment—a fact that’s now been established by many studies. But new research reveals that there can also be large differences in the ...

The world drinks a whole lot of coffee. And in the process produces over six million tons of coffee grounds, according to the International Coffee Organization. And much of that ends up in landfills.

A new experiment shows biochar survives cow digestion largely intact, potentially turning cattle into a vehicle for spreading ...