Municipal waste incinerators' legacy of contamination could live on in urban soils, finds a study on lead in city parks.

Sodium chloride, simple table salt, offers a safe, inexpensive, and reusable way to recycle plastic waste, new research shows.

Sharks, bacteria, and pool closures combine to threaten swimming. Fun is at stake, say experts, but also public health.

New research clarifies why some endangered green turtles in Brazil develop a tumor disease associated with a herpesvirus.

New technology could significantly improve oil spill cleanup capabilities compared with current methods.

A new strategy could lead to more efficient methods for converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels.

New research is paving the way for sustainable construction practices that reduce waste, pollution, and resource consumption.

The distribution of rare butterflies in Eastern Denmark has plummeted by 72% in just 26 years, researchers report.

A new study connects greenhouse gas emissions to polar bear population declines, enabling greater protections under Endangered Species Act.

Detailed maps of the devastating fires in Maui could guide where postfire remediation activities should be prioritized.