After String Of Scandals, Pruitt Is Out
After months of ethics and spending scandals, and investigations into Scott Pruitt, President Trump has accepted his EPA administrator's resignation.
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Scott Pruitt Out At EPA
After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled Environmental Protection Agency head has resigned, the president said Thursday.
Will Your Melanin Protect You From The Sun?
There are lots of misconceptions about dark skin and sunshine. One of the most common? That black people can't get skin cancer.
Surf And Turf: To Reduce Gas Emissions From Cows, Scientists Look To The Ocean
When cows burp, they emit the potent greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere. But by adding seaweed to the cows' diets, researchers are noticing a dramatic reduction in methane production.
Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here's What To Use Instead
Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals that have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.
Britain's War On Plastic Has An Unexpected Beneficiary: The Milkman
In Britain, old-fashioned milk delivery, with glass bottles "left on the doorstep," is making a comeback, with customers rejecting plastic containers and demanding the convenience of home delivery
Jurors Slap Pork Giant Smithfield With $25M For Nuisances
A federal jury on Friday punished the world's largest pork producer, deciding Smithfield Foods should pay two neighbors more than $25 million for unreasonable nuisances they suffered from odors, fl
Australian States And Retail Chains Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
While environmental groups and many shoppers are applauding the change, the initial implementation has been tense at times.
New Report Lists Chemicals Found In Cape Fear River
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry last week released a draft report of man-made chemicals found in air, water, soil, and food at locations around the world.
Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint
In one year, fertilizer production in the U.S. emitted as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. What if we could help plants make their own nitrogen so they wouldn't need man-made chemicals?