Extreme weather could push the U.S. into recession
Without better knowledge of the risk, the average energy investor can only hope that the next extreme event won’t trigger a sudden correction, according...
Not all BPA-free products are safe, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that using "BPA-free" plastic products could be as harmful to human health -- including a developing brain --...
As groundwater depletes, arid American West is moving east
Even under modest climate warming scenarios, the continental United States faces a significant loss of groundwater - about 119 million cubic meters, or roughly...
The world’s ‘chemical diversity’ tripled in just 20 years
There are 350,000 chemicals available on the market and in circulation worldwide, according to a new estimate.
The last time researchers compiled a list, it...
Next generation of greenhouses may be fully solar-powered
Many greenhouses could become energy neutral by using see-through solar panels to harvest energy –- primarily from the wavelengths of light that plants don't...
Common dental floss may increase these toxic chemicals in your body
PFAS chemicals are used in a range of consumer products, including fast food packaging, non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and stain-resistant carpets.
People can be exposed...
Human activity contaminated Himalayan glacier long before people arrived, study shows
Scientists found byproducts of coal combustion in a glacier on one of the world's highest peaks.
The finding shows human activity, likely from Europe,...
‘Reverse fuel cell’ could convert waste carbon into valuable products 10 times faster
Researchers develop enhanced device to transform CO2 into valuable chemicals 10 times faster than previous versions.
Fuel cells turn chemicals into electricity.
Now, a University of...
Your water filter may not catch all toxic chemicals
In a new study, researchers found that water filters may not remove all of the drinking water contaminants you’re most concerned about.
They found while...
This chemical in drinking water linked to tooth decay
In a new study, researchers found that higher concentrations of a certain chemical in drinking water are linked to cavities.
The research was conducted by...