Depending on where you live, there are some items that simply aren't recyclable, including varieties of paper, glass and plastic. Check with your city service provider to know specifics, but here ...

Scientists have discovered the connection between car fumes and lung cancer. The new study uncovered how fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, triggers lung cancer ...

Bioremediation is a fascinating area to explore if you are interested in ecology, ecosystems, and nature restoration. This is the process by which we use plants, bacteria, or fungi to clean up ...

Pollinators aren’t the only bugs that can help your garden. Learn what beneficial insects can do for your garden and how to coexist with them.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that the palm oil industry affects 193 threatened species and that expansion of it could affect 54% of all threatened mammals and 64% ...

How to Prepare Your Appliances for Recycling Some appliances need special care before you recycle them. For refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners, that might mean hiring a professional to ...

In North America, we often hear that you need a car to run errands but in Germany, just over half of the e-bike users managed to do so. However, 68% of the e-car users did, probably "due to the ...

Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.

ChamilleWhite / Getty Images There's no golden rule for how big a birdhouse should be or what it should look like. Ultimately, a sloped roof is recommended for draining purposes, perches should be ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. "Some experts say we need to insulate our homes so well ...

Builders for Climate Action This is important because we have a global emissions budget, the total amount of carbon dioxide that can be added to the atmosphere or a ceiling that we have to stay ...

Ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) starting this weekend in Glasgow, Scotland, I wanted to put together a list of climate actions I believe cities should be taking ...