Dozens of research and exploration vessels from around the world set sail just off the French coastal city of Nice on Sunday ...

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the controversy over economic 'degrowth' as a climate solution, ...

Policies aimed at reducing single-use plastic bags have led to a significant decrease in bags found on shorelines.

Among the biggest culprits of plastic pollution in the ocean and along shorelines are thin plastic shopping bags, which have ...

A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University looked at plastic bag bans and fees in jurisdictions ...

Japanese scientists unveil a material that dissolves in hours in contact with salt, leaving no trace behind.

Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean - bags, cups, straws, and many other items from the daily ...

A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University shows plastic bag bans and fees have been effective at ...

Maybe you have been annoyed by the extra charge to get a plastic shopping bag, but a new study shows the policies actually help clean up shorelines.

A massive ocean survey finds plastic in every layer of the North Atlantic, revealing how deeply it has invaded marine ecosystems.

Plastic bag bans and fees reduce shoreline litter, but research has found they aren't enough to solve global plastic ...