(Natural News) Have you seen the viral video of a sea turtle that had a plastic straw stuck in its nostril? The heartbreaking video sparked a global movement of banning plastic straws and replacing them with eco-friendly, reusable versions such as bamboo or stainless steel drink straws. It may be a step toward the right […]

(Natural News) According to the Oxford Geoengineering Program, geoengineering is defined as a deliberate, large-scale intervention in the Earth’s natural systems to counteract climate change. Recent news shows that the U.S. National Research Council endorsed a proposal to “envelope” the planet in sulfate aerosols to reduce solar radiation and to cool down the planet. However, […]

(Natural News) The increase of earthquakes along the Colorado-New Mexico border between 2008 and 2010 has been linked to wastewater injections from oil and gas operations. According to Science Daily, this connection was established by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder, who concluded in a study that the wastewater injections caused underground pressure changes […]

(Natural News) Last year, Qatar became the first country in the world to roll out 5th generation (5G) wireless technology. Though they were the first, Qatar will by no means be the last country to make the move to 5G. Experts estimate that by next year virtually every country on the globe will have embraced […]

(Natural News) Wildflowers are often considered as eyesores in well-maintained lawns. But according to a study, wildflowers can be used to protect strawberry crops and attract pollinator bees in farms. The study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, was conducted by researchers from Cornell University. Can wildflowers attract bumblebees and protect crops? Sustainable […]

(Natural News) Oil and water don’t mix, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to clean up an oil spill. Despite many technological advances that make life easier in this day and age, experts are still trying to develop efficient and eco-friendly ways to clean up bodies of water contaminated with industrial discharge. A team of researchers […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed how scattered trees in active pastures promote biodiversity of the ecosystems around the area and help support forest recovery. Forests provide habitats and resources to a wide range of species, but as large areas of forests have been cleared and modified for growing crops and […]

(Natural News) Scientists have found a way to integrate recyclable plastics with cardboard fibers to create a durable filament for 3D printing. These innovations in 3D printing will allow soldiers to recycle empty water bottles, plastic containers, and cardboard packaging so they can make their own replacement parts on base for use on the battlefield. […]

(Natural News) Exposure to high concentrations of ambient carbon monoxide in the air may raise the odds of dying from a plethora of cardiovascular conditions, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health revealed. The scientists noted that the study, which analyzed air quality in various Chinese cities, was consistent with previous European research that […]

(Natural News) A new study carried out by researchers from Rice University has determined that the most damaging pollutant from the coal-fired power plants in Texas is particle-forming sulfur dioxide. After analyzing the effects of emissions from more than a dozen of the state’s coal plants, they discovered that those living downwind of such plants […]