Green Science
Green Science is the application of eco-friendly thinking to scientific disciplines. Learn about global warming, pollution and other impacts on nature and the planet, plus what we can do to combat them.
The Euphrates River, at the 'Cradle of Civilization,' Is Drying Up
Study Says 2035 Is Climate Change Point of No Return
5 Ideas for Doubling the World's Food Supply
The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest
Declaring the Largest Mountain in the World Is Complicated
How Do You Measure the Largest Waterfall in the World?
How a Lithium Mine Works and Impacts Local Communities
How to Sell Electricity Back to the Grid
Are there any risks associated with the production of wind energy?
Top 5 Green Robots
5 Things to Consider When Building a Solar-powered Home
What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?
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The ozone layer prevents much of the sun's ultraviolet light from reaching the Earth. But there's a problem: a gaping hole the size of Antarctica. What can we do about it?
Artificial light lets us stay up through the night or feel secure in the dark. But those midnight noons push our bodies out of whack and confuse the natural world. Is there a fix for light pollution?
Scientists are hoping two enzymes are the key to breaking down huge amounts of plastic.
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Getting your home to zero waste doesn't have to mean re-structuring your entire life. Sure, you'll have to make changes, but most of them are surprisingly easy.
By John Donovan
Some cities, even large ones, are making big strides in improving air quality.
By Loraine Fick
The Mushroom Burial Suit is designed to give our dead bodies new life by breaking them down and nourishing the soil.
Millions of people die every year because of poor air quality, new international research finds. That number is expected to rise in coming years.
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A new 'atlas' of light pollution finds that one third of people on Earth can't see the night sky's most dramatic feature.
Relief wells made the news as a possible method to cut off the Gulf Coast oil leak, but that's not all they're used for. How do these wells prevent and stop dangerous overflows?
The unlikely symbiotic relationship of solar panels and agriculture is known as agrivoltaics. Is it coming to a farm near you?
The disastrous Feb. 3 train derailment contaminated East Palestine, Ohio. We talked to an expert about the potential environmental and health impacts to come.
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You may have seen an expiration date on your bottle of water, but why? Can a natural substance like water really go bad?
By Alia Hoyt
The science is off the charts. Climate change is here and it's affecting the planet. We'll tell you how and where.