Good News for the Environment

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Scientists combat PFAS contamination in water using 'oxidizing bubbles'

In a recent case study, the method was shown to remove 99.2% of PFAS from water every day for six months.

How biochar could be the secret weapon in the fight against climate change

A new study shows that Bhutan has the potential to sequester 68% of its greenhouse gas emissions through biochar, a carbon-rich material made from organic waste that is used to help plants grow.

A image of a blue, purple, and orange sunflower sea star on the ocean floor.

Lab-grown starfish released into wild for the first time ever, saving species from extinction

In the last decade, the sunflower sea star species dropped 90%. One researcher stepped up to save them from extinction.

A crew transfer vessel is connected to a wind-powered charging system in the water

The world's first wind-powered electric ship-charging station debuts in Belgian North Sea

A world-first wind-powered electric ship-charging station debuted in the Belgian North Sea, hoping to reduce atmospheric pollution.

A photo collage of a Powerfoyle solar cell, a hydrogen-powered hybrid train, a sea lion's point of view underwater, Olympic medalist Cindy Ngamba, and a hand holding a leaf

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A collection of banchan, small side plates of assorted foods, in a Korean kitchen

South Korea recycles 98% of its food waste, here's how they do it

Composting is not just commonplace in South Korea, it’s mandatory.

A grizzly bear sow leads her cub through a field of grass

Video captures adorable grizzly mama bear in Yellowstone with her 5 cubs — the biggest litter on record

The video was taken by a lucky Yellowstone wildlife guide who caught the moment on film.

Three photos. On the right, a big-horned sheep. In the center, a screenshot of the Selfie Control filter in action on Instagram. On the left, a close-up of a bison in the snow walking head-on.

With human-wildlife contact on the rise, Wyoming introduces new Instagram filter to keep visitors safe

The Selfie Control filter keeps visitors from getting too close to wild animals.

Grand Teton's recent dog vs. bison incident highlights importance of pet safety rules

Animals like bison and elk will treat domestic dogs like wolves when encountering them in the wild.

Barbara Kingsolver smiling for the camera with text behind her

Barbara Kingsolver wrote the new 'pledge' for the American Climate Corps: 'Words are what I have to offer'

Read the pledge for the all-new American Climate Corps. The novelist explains why she wrote it.

Two images side-by-side. On the left, a close-up of an Australian sea lion with a person's hand on its back. On the right: A view underwater captured by a camera on the back of a sea lion

Scientists employ sea lion 'camera crews' to map uncharted ocean ecosystems

A new study shows the potential to use sea lion-mounted cameras to better study the ocean floor — and sea lions themselves.

A group of ceramic 3D-printed monoliths that resemble stacks of waffles

Scientists develop 3D-printed 'waffle stacks' found to remove 75% of 'forever chemicals' from water

The structures — called "monoliths" — were surprisingly found to be more effective after multiple uses, making them a reusable and affordable water treatment option.