Supporters of Senate Bill 89 say it would ease the burden of environmental regulations for coal mining and other industries, ...

The process of global industrialization relies heavily on mining, which plays a pivotal role; however, it also gives rise to significant ecological and ...

A pair of environmental engineers at the National University of Singapore has found that many bacteria in common sewer water are able to detoxify tetrachloroethene. In their study published in the ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part three in a four-part series. Read part one here ...

The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District has seen a substantial increase in operational funding, growing by ...

The state's seven year old septic system reimbursement program has proved inaccessible for some lakeside communities in ...

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...

Microplastics are silently sabotaging the planet’s greenery, curbing photosynthesis, and threatening food security.

Hardscaping does more than shape your space — it impacts soil health, water flow and the surrounding ecosystem.

Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study - Researchers looked at samples from a field in ...

Environmentalists and residents fear that redevelopment, if not constructed with environmental remediation as a priority, may pose serious risks to human health.Some city officials see rapid ...

On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the ...