With 14 million tonnes wasted a year, India has imposed a ban on single-use plastics in efforts to tackle the country's rising plastic pollution levels.
Mayank Bhardwaj
July 6, 2022
People sometimes use video games as a way to regain a sense of control, which can boost well-being. But using games as escapism has a negative impact.
University of Florida
July 6, 2022
Species are dying and changing habitats, and the chances of reversing this damage are nonexistent or uncertain in a quarter of areas covered by a new study
Tiffany Chaney
July 6, 2022
Exposure to air pollution, even at low concentrations, can have meaningful impacts on physical and cognitive performance, more and more research shows.
Sandra Aguilar-Gomez, Holt Dwyer, Joshua Graff Zivin and Matthew Neidell
July 6, 2022
'Avulsions' occur when a river becomes blocked due to sediment and abruptly shifts pathways. But climate change is washing more sediment loads into rivers.
Vamsi Ganti
July 6, 2022
This visualization reimagines US Census Bureau data as a neigbourhood of 100 homes and groups the households by income. 38 can be considered low income.
Avery Koop
July 6, 2022
San Jose has voted to reform its parking rules in a bid to reach zero carbon by 2030. The city aims to reduce driving and create more affordable homes.
Elizabeth Stampe, Sarah Elkotbeid and Rabi Abinour
July 6, 2022
A new study reveals that following a NewGlobe education methodology improves leaning gains. Policy-makers need to invest in education programmes that deliver results at scale.
Omowale David-Ashiru
July 6, 2022
Indoor air pollution is a serious environmental hazard, but there are ways to combat it. Learn more about its sources and how to reduce your exposure.
Ajay Deep
July 6, 2022
The US Department of Energy (DoE) is set to explore the potential of underwater turbines and find ways to make them more efficient and cost-effective.
Ajay Deep
July 6, 2022
Meta launches Meta Pay; ebay files for metaverse trademarks; KPMG opens metaverse hub; experts see metaverse in 2040 as mostly augmented and mixed reality.
Ian Shine
July 6, 2022
As climate change intensifies heatwaves, cities are experimenting with cooling techniques and initiatives, including urban greening and categorization.
Kate Whiting
July 6, 2022
Zoonotic diseases - such as COVID-19 and Ebola - spread from animals to people. And a rapidly growing global population is heightening the risk to humans, say experts.
Stefan Ellerbeck
July 6, 2022
The ocean is in serious decline. Only an urgent multilateral effort can halt this and preserve the ocean and the benefits it provides for future generations.
Xi Xie and Yan Li
July 6, 2022