Meat industry is responsible for the ‘dead zone’ in Gulf of Mexico

A new report reveals that toxins poured into waterways by major meat suppliers are resulting in the largest-ever “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sperm counts continue to decline in Western nations, study finds

Sperm counts in Western countries have decreased by half in recent years, suggesting a continuing and significant decline in male reproductive health.

A potential climate change consequence: Not enough cool water for power plants

Without planning and cooperation, EU countries could be up against a water problem.

Grand challenges we'll face by 2050

Editing genes, ageing populations, rising sea levels… the world is moving faster than ever. What will those trends mean for our society over the next 30 years?

The Larsen C Iceberg Is Already Cracking Up

The trillion-ton iceberg that broke off Antarctica last week will not go quietly into the night. New satellite imagery reveals that the iceberg, dubbed A68, is already cracking up.

The Staggering Amount of Plastic We’ve Produced

Scientists have calculated the total amount of plastic ever made - it’s a lot. But what’s even more disturbing is where all this plastic is ending up.

Removing CO2 from the air required to safeguard children's future

Continued high fossil fuel emissions would saddle young people with a massive, expensive cleanup problem and growing deleterious climate impacts

Physical activity inequality can explain obesity differences

Unwalkable cities, activity inequality, and obesity are a tricky blend.

Unabated climate change would reverse the development gains in Asia

Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, reverse current development gains, and degrade quality of life.

NASA Images Show Gradual Separation of Massive New Antarctic Iceberg

This is the farthest back that the ice front has been in recorded history, and the scientists are going to be watching very carefully for signs that the rest of the shelf is becoming unstable.

Advanced modeling techniques suggest extreme coastal sea levels to occure

The results suggest that extreme sea levels will likely occur more frequently than previously predicted, particularly in the west coast regions of the U.S. and in large parts of Europe and Australia.

Cut out sugary drinks to prevent type 2 diabetes

An international study finds thousands of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented every year if people stopped drinking sugary drinks.

Without car sharing policies, urban traffic gets much, much worse

Cities plagued with terrible traffic problems may be overlooking a simple, low-cost solution: High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) policies.

Rising temperatures are curbing ocean’s capacity to store carbon

Study finds large amounts of carbon dioxide, equivalent to yearly U.K. emissions, remain in surface waters.