Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this ‘plastisphere’ shouldn’t ...

The production, use, and washing of polyester clothing releases microplastics and toxic chemicals into the environment. These chemicals and microplastics make their way into our food and water and can ...

A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better ...

It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and ...

With the rise in the demand for sportswear, the production of clothes made with harmful materials like virgin polyester, elastane, nylon, and other petroleum-based fabrics, will cause irreparable ...

What Is a Toxic Work Environment? When you hear the word "toxic," you might think of hazardous waste or a substance that could make you physically ill. But in the workplace, toxic environments can ...

Efforts to reduce the presence of harmful metals like lead in the environment are having an effect, according to the results ...

Uncover the environmental impact of fast fashion. Find out how retailers can transition to sustainable practices and reduce ...

Sahera: It's really sad. Litter isn't the only thing that's harmful to our environment. There's also air pollution caused by fumes from factories and vehicles. Pollution is harmful to life on the ...

By Raymond Zhong As Americans have flocked south and west, more people have been exposed to the risk of hazards like hurricanes, floods, wildfires and dangerous heat. By Mira Rojanasakul and ...

Even more “eco-friendly” solutions are detrimental. Moving away from reliance on synthetic fibers like polyester, retailers have turned to biodegradable fabrics like viscose, a man-made fiber ...

On Our Watch: Season 2 Uncover the secrets hidden inside the most dangerous prison in California ... Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift. Environment and ...