New research suggests silage has been overlooked as a substantial producer of nitrous oxide. A team at Kansas State ...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners who crave the vibrant life of their outdoor gardens. The cold temperatures and shorter days often mean that plants slow down or go dormant, leaving your ...

Ray Belcher into trouble with state officials. In order to aid bewildered school children in finding their school bus, ...

Answering “How much do solar panels cost?” is complicated because it’s not just one number. It depends on your energy usage, where you live, what incentives you qualify for and whether or ...

As you’re budgeting for a solar panel system, you may come across three types of solar panels. Each one can come with its own price tag, so consider the following price differences before you ...

While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in tackling the problem. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

Food loss and waste account for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions – nearly five times the total emissions from the aviation sector – and contribute to substantial biodiversity loss, ...