The dangers of asbestos have been evident for thousands of years, even as its use persisted. Greek and Roman philosophers knew about the effect asbestos fibers...
The Environmental Protection Agency is very tough on people that violate environmental laws. In 2017, the EPA imposed $2.98 billion in fines on organizations and individuals...
Just how much waste do industrialized societies produce every year? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, America alone generates a mind-blowing 134 million tons. That is...
Robert Conrad, from Idaho, US, explores how his home city is turning to sustainability initiatives as a growing population is leading to environmental challenges. As an...
NASA images, showing comparisons between 2005 and 2011, have shown a clear reduction in harmful gas emissions – in particular nitrous oxide (N2O). Images taken by...
Barack Obama has called for the US government to work together to research and establish a Pollinator Health Task Force, in an effort to stop the...
US president Barack Obama’s new proposals to fight climate change and slash carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants could boost investment in the renewables and nuclear...
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a new strategy that aims to cut carbon pollution from fossil fuel power plants by 30% by 2030,...
Tougher emission restrictions set to be disclosed on Monday by Barack Obama have been praised as a strong signal to other big polluters ahead of crucial...
Barack Obama is set to reveal one of the most significant action plans on climate change in US history, pledging to significantly cut carbon pollution from...
A new study has claimed that ethanol obtained from corn emits more greenhouse gas than gasoline in the short-term – findings that the industry and the...
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the US fell by 3.4% over the course of 2012, taking the country more than halfway towards its reduction target for...
BP has announced that it has reached a resolution with US authorities to lift a contracts ban imposed on it after the Deepwater Horizon disaster in...
Residents from the Gulf of Mexico region are putting pressure on British prime minister David Cameron to withdraw his support for oil giant BP, which was...
US environmentalist Bill McKibben has argued that the Obama administration has continued to promote the extraction of polluting fossil fuels – the majority of which need...