Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about saving money, new research suggests. As part of a recent survey into the sustainability habits of 2,000 U.S. residents, 64% of those polled said they care about the health of the planet and their wallet in equal measure. And … Read more
Welcome to Jurassic pork. Ever wonder what prehistoric creatures tasted like? We could soon find out: An Australian food firm has devised a prime-eval meatball from the resurrected flesh of — wait for it — the long extinct woolly mammoth. The prehistoric Frankenfood was created by Vow, an Australian company that cultivates cells from the … Read more
A rare sea turtle was found dead after it washed ashore on an Oregon beach with a whole ecosystem traveling with the reptile. The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal. “After receiving photographs of the turtle, it was clear that the turtle had been … Read more
A European brewery has revolutionized the way carbonated beverages are made by concocting a powdered lager that almost mimics the look of beer on tap, just by adding water. Neuzeller Klosterbräu, a German brewery that’s been in the industry for almost 500 years, invented the powder which can make beer in the same way a … Read more
A majority of Americans believe climate change will be catastrophic within their lifetime (68%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at their sentiments around environmentalism and found that Gen Z (84%) and millennials (75%) are especially likely to feel like climate change will affect their future. However, just over a … Read more
Near-record low numbers of Chinook salmon forced officials to ban salmon fishing for a good portion of the West Coast through spring. The National Marine Fisheries Service announced that there would be no salmon fishing from Cape Falcon, Oregon (near Portland) to the U.S./Mexico border until May 15, well past the sport and commercial April start. The agency also proposed … Read more
Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut. From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk, known as coir, are being incorporated into shoreline protection projects. Often used in conjunction with other measures, the coconut material is … Read more
A topless environmental campaigner gatecrashed Avril Lavigne at an awards show — before the singer confronted her up close and told her to “get the f–k off” stage. Lavigne, 38, was introducing AP Dhillon as the first-ever Punjabi performer at Canada’s Juno awards late Monday when the topless woman strolled onstage in pink pants and … Read more
Residents of West Virginia and Maryland woke up Friday to find mysterious white dust falling from the sky and coating their cars — fueling conspiracy theories and an investigation by environmental officials in at least one state. Photos and videos of the peculiar particles falling from the sky flooded social media, leaving residents to speculate … Read more
Call it concerning carcinogen cartography. An alarming new map shows the global scope of certain cancer-causing forever chemicals, which may be harming over 330 species of animals worldwide. The unsettling analysis was published Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Researchers pored over 100-plus recent peer-reviewed studies, which found these animals harbored 120 unique polyfluoroalkyl … Read more
The push for environmental consciousness has sparked the rise of not only green energy initiatives, but now also the move to “green burials” or “human composting” practices over more traditional methods. Gaining increasing popularity over the last few years, green burial practices leave little to no environmental impact, with “complete decomposition of the body and … Read more
These cheap clothes are costing the environment big time. Online retailers, such as Shein, are touted for affordable, trendy pieces but are also reportedly racking up waste due to their customers, who may take the throwaway nature of the items a little too literally. Images of mountainous landfills overflowing with articles of clothing – dubbed … Read more
Your morning commute could be inhibiting your brain function, a new study suggests. Research published in the journal Environmental Health found a possible link between diesel exhaust inhalation and impaired cognitive function. In the limited, randomized study, researchers analyzed the brains of 25 adults via magnetic resonance imaging. After studying the participants’ “functional connectivity” after … Read more
Modern Xbox consoles will soon have a new default setting that regulates the video game systems’ power usage to protect the environment. “Xbox is working to reduce our environmental impact to help us reach Microsoft’s goal of being a carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste company by 2030 by rethinking how we design, build, distribute, … Read more
Robert Cantisano was the godfather of organic farming in his native California, a man known throughout the state for his pioneering work in the field – and on the fields. When the man they called “Amigo Bob” lost his long battle with cancer in December 2020, his wife, Jenifer Bliss, was left to fulfill his dying … Read more
Coffee pods just got a boost of good publicity — as a new study reveals that the single-use brew method is less wasteful than previously assumed. Coffee consumption around the world has been steadily rising for almost 30 years with the United States leading the way. As young adults are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, researchers at the … Read more
During a Friday night dinner rush, executive chef Peter Petti will have stainless steel pots of pasta water boiling while searing salmon and steaks, all 12 burners ignited on the gas stoves at Sojourn, a New American restaurant on the Upper East Side. Nearly everything on his menu – from a 30-day, dry-aged NY strip … Read more
A guest essay for the New York Times insisted that being short is “better” for the future to the amusement of several Twitter users on Sunday and Monday. Author Mara Altman penned the essay remarking that not only do shorter people tend to live longer, but they’re also crucial in conserving food and resources on our dying … Read more
Lab-made meat might soon be coming to a dinner plate near you. The Food and Drug Administration has declared laboratory-grown chicken is “safe to eat,” potentially revolutionizing America’s food processing practices forever. The agency’s declaration, which came on Wednesday, pertains specifically to cultivated chicken produced by a California start-up, Upside Foods. However, it may soon … Read more
Just when you thought a Hawaiian getaway may be the cure to your seasonal depression, officials have issued a warning over an infestation of fire ants — warning residents of “ant rain.” According to SFGATE, millions of tiny fire ants were discovered at the Wailua River State Park, located in eastern Kauai about 6 miles … Read more