Researchers found only minor microbial differences between organic and conventional soils, suggesting that individual farming ...

The amount of concrete that goes into an average American home's basement wall could hold enough energy to meet the daily ...

A nanoengineered roof coating reflects 97% of sunlight, condenses dew, and could help fight heat and drought in ...

The global move toward sustainable eating could save $100 billion annually in farm costs—but at a steep human cost in rural ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. In the universe of endangered species, there is a blind spot. These are the organisms called “data deficient,” by the International Union for Conservation of ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Why do people support killing animals, especially when it’s not necessary? It’s a big, sprawling question that involves many possible and interacting ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Positive messages about climate action, emphasizing health and the environment, and highlighting global and immediate effects increase support for climate ...

An AI analysis shows that climate deniers increasingly use charts, data visuals, and academic design to appear trustworthy.

New research finds bacteria in more than 75% of global ocean samples equipped with enzymes that can break down PET—the plastic used in bottles.

Many individuals and companies eager to reduce their climate impact purchase carbon “offsets,” paying for an equivalent amount of carbon to be removed via projects that protect or restore forests, ...

Globally, human excreta are a huge untapped source of nutrients. Now, a new perspective paper makes the case that biochar could help to unlock it. The PNAS paper shows that human waste contains over ...