"Given the widespread presence of microplastics in the environment, completely eliminating exposure is unrealistic." ...

As the war in Iran enters its fourth week, the costs are adding up. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Doug Weir, with the Conflict and War Observatory, about impacts to human health and the environment.

The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from ...

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — How risky scientists say BWX Technology’s (BWXT) proposed high-purity depleted uranium (HPDU) facility is to the surrounding land, water, and air, and to the people living ...

The migration of populations from rural to urban areas, commonly referred to as urbanization, marks a profound transformation in modern society. This dynamic shift is evident across both developed and ...

The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate action is taken, new research suggests. The research identified health ...

The current state of cardiovascular health globally is significantly influenced by both environmental and metabolic factors, which interplay complexly to affect population health outcomes. Recent ...

This systematic review identified 25 food-based indices, termed NECIs, that combine nutritional value and environmental impact to classify or rank meals and diets. It found wide methodological ...

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 ...

Training and using artificial intelligence consumes energy and produces fossil fuel emissions and pollutants. AI has driven significant increases in greenhouse gas emissions from major technology ...