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'We Need to Listen and Learn From Young People': This September, Climate...
Environmental activists around the world are strategizing and planning demonstrations to coincide with next month's United Nations Climate Action Summit, which starts on September 23. The organizers...
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Florida Prepares for ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Dorian to Make Landfall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for every county in the state Thursday as it prepares for what could be the strongest hurricane to hit its East Coast since Andrew in 1992, CNN...
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Australia Downgrades Great Barrier Reef Outlook to 'Very Poor'
The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef on Friday downgraded its outlook for the condition of the coral system from "poor" to "very poor."The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park...
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Preparing for Hurricanes: 3 Essential Reads
The National Hurricane Center forecast on Aug. 29 that Hurricane Dorian could make landfall this weekend and bring large amounts of rain, strong winds and potential flooding from storm surge. Florida...
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900,000 Forced to Evacuate Deadly Flooding in Japan
Floods and landslides triggered by record-setting rainfall in southern Japan have forced authorities to order more than 900,000 people to leave their homes and another one million were advised to move...
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Plastic Red Solo Cup to be Replaced With 'Infinitely Recyclable' Aluminum
The red Solo cup may go the way of the Dodo bird thanks to an aluminum Ball cup shaped like the iconic red plastic vessel that litters the floor and overflows from garbage bags after a frat party, a...
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Brazil Announces 60-Day Ban on Clearing Land With Fire
Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree Wednesday banning the use of fire to clear land in the Amazon rainforest for 60 days, CNN reported. NoneThe ban was announced Thursday...
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KFC Is Going ‘Beyond Meat’ — but Is It Healthy?
By George CitronerWith the growing popularity of meat-free eating, U.S. restaurant chain KFC has partnered with Beyond Meat to test a new plant-based "fried chicken" offering.Only available as part of...
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EcoWatchers' Choice: Vote Now for Your Favorite 'Best of Summer' August Photo...
On June 26, EcoWatch launched its "Best of Summer" Photo Contest. Throughout the summer, we've been receiving submissions from EcoWatchers, and we're giving readers the opportunity to vote for their...
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Are My Denim Jeans Bad for the Environment?
By Courtney LindwallQuestion: I've heard that producing denim is particularly bad for the environment. Do I need to give up my blue jeans?Answer: Throwaway plastics and gas-guzzling cars are the...
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12 Beneficial Fruits to Eat During and After Cancer Treatment
By Rachael Link, MS, RDIt's no secret that your diet can affect your risk of developing cancer.Similarly, filling up on healthy foods is important if you are being treated for or recovering from...
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Hurricanes and the Climate Crisis: What You Need to Know
Hurricane season is upon us — and this one could be a doozy.After initially predicting a pretty typical Atlantic hurricane season, in terms of the number of expected named and major storms, the...
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The Key Nutrient You Probably Don’t Get Enough Of
By George Citroner Choline is a vital nutrient found in eggs, meat, and dairy products. But researchers find many people aren't getting enough of the nutrient.Vegans and vegetarians have more risk for...
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Smartphone Radiation: iPhones Emitting Double Reported Levels
By Brian Krans Using accredited lab tests that mimic human tissue, reporters from The Chicago Tribune tested smartphone radiofrequency radiation emitted by 11 models of popular cell phones. They found...
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Asian Otters: Out of the Water and Into … a Café?
By Elizabeth L. BennettIn recent years Asia's otters have been subject to intense poaching, primarily for their pelts. Markets in East Asia greatly value their smooth, dense, water-adapted fur. At...
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5 Root Crops to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest
By Brian BarthMany root vegetables are considered "cool weather" crops — they grow lush and juicy when daytime temperatures are in the seventies, but barely muddle through hot weather. Which is why we...
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A 10-Step Plan for the World to Cut Food Loss and Waste in Half By 2030
The UN set a global goal to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030. Alarming figures show just how big of a challenge remains.Nearly a third of all food produced in the world goes uneaten each year —...
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Surveying Archaeologists Across the Globe Reveals Deeper and More Widespread...
By Ben Marwick, Erle C. Ellis, Lucas Stephens, Nicole Boivin Examples of how human societies are changing the planet abound — from building roads and houses, clearing forests for agriculture and...
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Should You Drink 3 Liters of Water per Day?
By Rachael Link, MS, RDIt's no secret that water is vital to your health.In fact, water comprises 45–75% of your body weight and plays a key role in heart health, weight management, physical...
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5 Dead as Hurricane Dorian Pummels Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, continues to pummel the Bahamas, where it has killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of homes, The New York Times...
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