While scientists have already discovered — or, in some cases, genetically engineered — plastic-eating bacteria, a new study found that more of these natural recyclers can break down plastic than ...

Born in 1970, Earth Day has evolved into one of the largest civic events of all time. When we observe the 54 th Earth Day on April 22, the health and safety of the planet couldn’t be timelier, ...

It is Earth Day 2024, an annual exercise in self-applause that always is too much fun because of the inanities, hypocrisies, mendacities, and sheer stupidity of the Earth Day slogans, arguments, ...

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and the theme for 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Plastic has many benefits: It’s cheap, versatile, lightweight and durable. It also can provide environmental benefits: ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. But in some modern supermarkets, they're bagged or wrapped in plastic too. For Judith Enck, that's the epitome of pointless plastic. The ...

LOOKING AHEAD, EARTH DAY IS ON MONDAY AND THIS YEAR THE GLOBAL FOCUS IS ON CORRECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM THAT IS PLASTIC POLLUTION. THIS CAMPAIGN AIMS TO CUT GLOBAL PLASTIC USE AND PRODUCTION.

STAUNTON — Earth Day Staunton’s theme of 2024, “STOP the Plastic Tidal Wave!,” aims to raise awareness about the role of plastic in ocean pollution, human health and climate change, according to a ...

Plastic surrounds us in ways most of us don’t even notice. From the toothbrushes we use in the morning to the water bottles in our hands, plastic is everywhere. But have you ever stopped to wonder how ...