By Mike DiGirolamo Judith Enck is a former regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, appointed by ...

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people's bodies, according to a new study that also ...

Learn how plastic pollution is creating new pathways for antibiotic resistance to become an even bigger public health threat.

Chemists design biodegradable plastics inspired by nature, programming polymers to stay durable in use and break down safely ...

The western coast of Java in Indonesia is popular with surfers for its world-famous breaks. There’s a majestic underwater world to explore, too. But it’s impossible to surf or snorkel without running ...

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no microplastics behind.

I was a junior in high school when the first World Environment Day (WED) was celebrated in 1972. Marked annually on June 5, it was established by the United Nations General Assembly and over the past ...

Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to stop the rapidly escalating problem of ...

Global plastic production has increased dramatically over the last century, leading to widespread pollution and environmental damage. Several governments are implementing policies to reduce their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a Canadian reporter covering foreign affairs and the UN. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 12: Actor William Shatner speaks ...