A new global life-cycle analysis finds that if not properly disposed of, biodegradable plastics could increase methane ...

By removing meat subsidies or taxing carbon across all foods, researchers uncovered how small changes in price could unlock ...

Three-in-one strategy uses only carbon dioxide and water to recover 95% of lithium and reuses leftover metals, capturing CO2 ...

A massive global study finds cities can deliver millions of new homes without exhausting the world’s carbon budget—if they abandon carbon-intensive construction norms.

New evidence suggests that conserving forests, wetlands, and soils is critical not just for biodiversity, but for sustaining ...

Researchers have built the first refrigerant-free system to reach sub-zero temperatures, a breakthrough that could reduce ...

As reproduction slows and populations gray, scientists warn that many zoos are losing their capacity to function as effective ...

Green roofs can capture nearly all the microplastic particles that contaminate rainwater in modern cities, according to a new study. The findings add to the list of benefits of green roofs, which have ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Situating solar panels on grasslands can boost grass growth by 20% on average—and as much as 90% in some areas—during dry periods. This new research from ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Ultra-bright white paints are the go-to when it comes to cooling buildings. Those paints work by reflecting as much of the sun as they can. An international ...