A new Netflix documentary explores whether cutting out plastic can improve our health. But it’s hardly a perfect experiment.

A viral video from Tamil Nadu, India, shows a man filling a large plastic water jar with petrol, sparking widespread debate. The incident, reportedly fueled by rumors of a potential shortage, has ...

Cooking gas shortages in Gaza force families to burn wood and plastic, exposing mothers and children to dangerous smoke.

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With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the cost of everything from the lettuce in your refrigerator to the corn that feeds the meat on your table is rising.

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Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t know from looking at the final product.

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A viral video from a petrol pump in Tamil Nadu shows a man filling petrol into a large plastic water container, prompting social media users to question whether the act is legal in India.

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A video of a man buying fuel in a big plastic water jar has surfaced on social media. Captured at a petrol pump in Tamil Nadu, the video has prompted social media users to ask if buying such a huge ...