Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) signaled in an interview Wednesday that it will be tough to work alongside President-elect ...

A distant white dwarf hosts an Earth-like planet in an orbit that might be similar to Earth’s if it survives the Sun’s red giant phase.

The research team’s review reveals how plastic pollution affects fundamental Earth systems, contributing to almost every ...

As the nation heads to the polls, here’s a guide to understanding the biggest climate and environmental issues at stake.

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A nation synonymous with distance running was given a multimillion-dollar choice: Get serious about antidoping efforts, or get banned from world sports. With money from an oil boom, Norway ...

Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging ...

The first Earth Day happened on 22 April 1970 in the USA, in response to a spill from an oil tanker. It has since grown to become a global event marked by many millions of people around the world.

Plastic pollution exacerbates the impacts of all planetary boundaries, including climate change, ocean acidification and biodiversity loss, a new paper shows. Ahead of the final negotiations of the ...

As Earth Rated marks its 15th anniversary, the company reflects on a journey of growth, innovation, and commitment to ...

A collection of classroom resources for primary and secondary schools to support teaching around World Religion Day. When is World Religion Day? World Religion Day takes place each January ...

Our new president should understand that timely adaptations (as well as emission cuts) are now essential, a reader writes.