Danger to our food supply is lurking at the US-Mexico border. A terrifying parasite that hasn’t beached North America in over a century may have recently crossed over from Mexico, the US Department of Agriculture has warned. Health officials in Mexico alerted the US about a recent infestation of New World screwworm in a cow from … Read more
Pine or plastic — which Christmas tree is better for the planet? For the eco-conscious, the needling question remains something of a head-scratcher. While artificial firs can be used year after year, they are also made of so-called “toxic” materials that experts have said are bad for the environment. Getting the real thing, however? Well, that … Read more
Seven in 10 parents are concerned about what the world will look like for their children in the years to come (72%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids under 18 saw a quarter take it further and state the environment as more concerning than the future job market (11%), the … Read more
Call it shrinkage in Seattle. Washington State’s towering Mount Rainier has lost about ten feet of its massive height, scientists warn. The mountain and skyline staple, known for its peculiar cloud shapes being famously misconceived as UFO flying saucers, was reduced to 14,399.6 feet above sea-level from its previous 14,410-foot size, the Seattle Times reported. Seattle’s … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. It’s not a new concept. Recycling is supposed to feel morally good — socially, politically, maybe even religiously. But, is that enough? Trashie doesn’t depend on those feelings alone. Most people receive a basic education on recycling and … Read more
The glass isn’t always greener. Thought you were being green by buying glass containers? Think again. This so-called eco-friendly vessel component is far less sustainable than people believe, according to scientists at the University of Amherst in Massachusetts. “Despite glass being idealized as being the most sustainable, other packaging types may be more sustainable,” authors … Read more
It’s a picturesque, wealthy European village which celebrities flock to, however all is not so well behind the scenes. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Princess Diana are among the high-profile guests who have visited Italy’s gem Portofino. In 2022, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married at Villa Olivetta, located in the small and … Read more
We’re barking up the wrong trees. A new study reveals that a majority of the 7 million trees in New York City are emitting “volatile compounds” that do more harm than good for our air quality — especially during scorching heat. “We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things,” said study … Read more
American kids are less eco-friendly than their British counterparts – with just 43 per cent of children wanting an electric car for their first vehicle. A poll, of 1,000 kids aged 8-16, found American youths would prefer to drive an older car which they can modify. And 41 per cent want a fuel-guzzling car and … Read more
DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay and the … Read more
An office plant potted 15 years ago has grown into a 300ft beast — and is now nicknamed ‘Audrey II’ from The Little Shop of Horrors. Bosses Allie Brennan, 52, and husband, Des, 58, initially bought the ivy from B&Q for their bathroom at home. But due to the plant’s ‘rapid growth’ they were left … Read more
Researchers at Virginia Tech say they have developed an eco-friendly menstrual product that won’t cramp your style. It’s a pad with a special formula that allows blood to turn to gel. The pads absorb more blood and leak less than traditional ones, according to findings published Wednesday in the Cell Press journal. “A pad with … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans believe sustainability should be the “default” for companies, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 67% believe sustainable products and services should be the standard for companies, not something they need to search for. And 44% would go so far as to remove unsustainable options from … Read more
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George Lopez is firing back at the venue where he ended his sold-out show early because of heckling crowd members. Eagle Mountain Casino revealed Friday that the 63-year-old comedian walked out of his show 30 minutes before it was scheduled to end and blamed his security team who could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.” The … Read more
New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more
They stole our thunder. New research from the global cosmetics company Clarins finds that Maine, New Hampshire and Nebraska have the best air quality for skin health, a rating that takes into account the number of good air quality days and exposure to fine-particle pollutants. New York placed ninth in the US, while Utah, California and … Read more
I-ron, not so far away. A future where electric cars are cheaper, safer and more sustainable is coming — and affordable, easily obtained iron is the key, scientists say. A team of researchers hopes to ignite the next green revolution by demonstrating that the extremely ordinary element — rather than rare, expensive cobalt and nickel — can be … Read more
Tik Tok on the shop. Gen Zers are addicted to fast fashion — despite claiming to care about the environment, according to a recent report from online thrift store ThredUp. Despite a majority saying they want to shop more sustainably (65%), one-third of those surveyed by ThredUp said they are addicted to fast fashion. Lottie … Read more
Call it perfume-ative hygiene. Experts say the daily shower has no proven health benefit, dismissing the dousing as a socially-accepted practice geared toward staving off accusations of funkiness — as A-listers like Jake Gyllenhaal to Mila Kunis admit they’ve been saying no to the nozzle. “Why are we washing? Mostly because we’re afraid somebody else … Read more