There hasn’t been any real doubt that humans cause environmental issues in the world for a long time. There also hasn’t been much doubt that we cause issues with biodiversity. There has, however, been ...

A United Nations special rapporteur warned Friday that air pollution is contributing to widespread human rights violations worldwide, calling on governments to take urgent action to reduce pollution ...

The seas have long sustained human life, but a new UC Santa Barbara study shows that rising climate and human pressures are pushing the oceans toward a dangerous threshold. Vast and powerful, the ...

The field of environmental studies examines the complex relationships between humans and the natural world. Like environmental science, students of environmental studies learn about ecology, biology, ...

When one thinks about a diverse environment, indoor areas usually don’t come to mind. However, indoor environments are ripe for microorganisms, which can enter on humans and via exchanges with outdoor ...

In August, experts from across sectors gathered at the National Academies to discuss the environmental and health impacts of microplastics. The meeting, hosted by the Environmental Health Matters ...

A large-scale study led by the University of Jyväskylä revealed that human activity is consistently changing the ecosystems ...

Today, the world faces record levels of conflict and violence with a significant impact on people. In 2023 alone, over 170 armed conflicts were recorded. By the end of the year, nearly 120 million ...

Environmental change can lead to disorientation in and alienation from the familiar at home, termed “dépaysement,” adversely affecting mental health.

The seas have long sustained human life, but a new UC Santa Barbara study shows that rising climate and human pressures are pushing the oceans toward a dangerous threshold. Vast and powerful, the ...