The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework states that plastic pollution must be eliminated by 2030. So why haven't we enacted measures that make a real difference?

As Olympic host cities weigh environmental impact and long-term economic use more heavily than short-term convenience, regional models that prioritize existing infrastructure could become increasingly ...

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) supports projects that reintroduce wild horses to these fragile ecosystems. One of them is the Altyn Dala Initiative in Kazakhstan, which has been recognized as a ...

Earlier this year, NPR's podcast The Sunday Story reached out for listener questions about electric vehicles. You can hear the resulting podcast here. We're also taking some of the most-asked ...

Your browser does not support the video tag. A time-lapse video of ice melt working. These substances help keep roads and paths clear in the winter. Credit ...

Repealing key protections could erase $254 billion in annual benefits for public health and the environment, compared with $39 billion in savings for regulated industries Looser rules around air and ...

The Senate approved a three-bill spending package for fiscal 2026. Lawmakers also passed a stopgap for the rest of the government. For the first time in more than a year, the House and Senate produced ...

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Today, the world faces record levels of conflict and violence with a significant impact on people. In 2023 alone, over 170 armed conflicts were recorded. By the end of the year, nearly 120 million ...

The U.S. Department of Energy faces $16 million in penalties over its delayed cleanup of radioactive and hazardous wastes.