It can end up in the stomachs of aquatic creatures and harm marine life. Today, the UN urges people to the 5 R's: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink plastics. Here's how you can help the Earth ...

The effects of air pollution on kids "should have parents up in arms" to force changes in air pollution regulations, a reader said. Experts say children exposed to high air pollution levels can ...

As President Trump's EPA prepares to roll back some of the safeguards against so-called "forever chemicals," some Americans may be wondering what they can do to protect their drinking water.

As smoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues drifting into parts of the United States, it’s critical to know how you can protect yourself from potentially dangerous levels of air pollution ...