Sustainability

Some scientists say the controversial fishing practice of ocean trawling stirs up buried organic matter, some of which makes its way to the surface in the form of carbon dioxide

The Biden administration is doling out more money for charging infrastructure because range anxiety is considered a major challenge to Americans’ widespread adoption of electric cars

The overuse of dangerous pesticides in Brazil threatens public health and serves as a warning to the rest of the world about the dangers of science denial

As we careen on a climate catastrophe, the COP28 conference has witnessed world leaders’ failure to avert clear disaster for humanity

We do not want to trade the harm of emissions from gasoline vehicles for the harm caused by unsustainable mining practices

Do wild varieties of overlooked grains, fruits and vegetables hold the key to developing more resilient agriculture?

A team of scientists has figured out how to convert planet-warming carbon dioxide into a harmless powdery fuel that could be converted into clean electricity

Lacking money makes people focus on the present—but lacking water makes them plan for the future

Used car buyers and the U.S. government need to dive into the marketplace to deliver the emissions reductions promised by electric vehicles

The first global declaration on reducing emissions from food production is a start, researchers say—but it sidesteps contentious issues such as meat consumption

Real or artificial? Here’s a climate scientist’s take on what makes a Christmas tree more sustainable, based on how it was made or where it grew

The potential of geothermal energy as a carbon-free power source is well known. Now companies such as Google are helping to unlock it