Rising temperatures and changes in weather patterns are causing drier conditions, and contribute to megadroughts accordingly.

Regarding food coloring, the modern consumer is more informed, more connected, and far more vocal about what they're eating.

In what is called “waste colonialism” the U.S. exports large amounts of trash and recycling overseas, particularly plastic ...

Renters are at greater risk from climate change than homeowners because they don't have the agency to make fixes or adapt and ...

Conservationists would like to see the prairie dog granted at least threatened status under the Endangered Species Act. Credit: pexels.com. Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but ...

Editor’s Note: The following is the second of three in a series of articles by Colorado State University’s Karissa Courtney covering important forest topics facing the United States. Part I delves ...

With the frequency & intensity of floods, wildfires & heat waves increasing due to climate change, housing prices have become more volatile. Credit: Pexels.com. Since the frequency and intensity of ...

When people think of wildlife, they often picture animals wandering in nature. However, in the past 15 years, scientists have found more animals moving into and thriving in cities—sometimes even more ...

Despite the SDWA’s provisions, many communities in the U.S. face challenges maintaining safe drinking water. Credit: Pexels.com. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), enacted in 1974 under President ...

They may look lush and green, but some forests are already on borrowed time. These so-called “zombie forests” are made up of trees that are still alive but no longer capable of reproducing in the ...

The nail care industry is booming. Global market projections will near $11 billion by 2027. But beneath the glossy finish of a manicure or pedicure may lie health and environmental concerns. Many ...