Reusing Plastic That Can't Be Recycled
One conservationist is working to reduce our carbon footprint.
NASA's new TEMPO instrument shows how polluted cities are
A new instrument launched by NASA can give detailed updates on air quality for much of North America, showing disparities in pollution.
Over half of US beaches have potentially unsafe levels of fecal matter
A new study found that 55% of 3,192 beaches tested in 2022 had at least one day in which fecal contamination reached potentially unsafe levels.
Fate of Belmont Stakes lingers on air quality concerns in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that the final leg of the Triple Crown could be affected if conditions don't improve by Saturday.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
Amazon will soon offer its smart grocery carts to other retail stores
The company said its Dash Carts will be made available in third-party retailers beyond its Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market locations.