Water Pollution

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning bright orange?

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning bright orange?

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning bright orange?

Ocean threats changing the planet

Ocean threats changing the planet

Ocean threats changing the planet

The world’s plastic pollution crisis, explained

The world’s plastic pollution crisis, explained

The world’s plastic pollution crisis, explained

Are the world's rivers dying? Author Robert Macfarlane thinks so

Are the world's rivers dying? Author Robert Macfarlane thinks so

Are the world's rivers dying? Author Robert Macfarlane thinks so

14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats

14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats

14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats

Maya Gabeira surfs big waves—and helps to rid them of plastic

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Maya Gabeira surfs big waves—and helps to rid them of plastic

Maya Gabeira surfs big waves—and helps to rid them of plastic

Swimmer Lewis Pugh braves near-freezing waters to protect them

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Swimmer Lewis Pugh braves near-freezing waters to protect them

Swimmer Lewis Pugh braves near-freezing waters to protect them

Why are whales eating plastic bags? They may 'sound' like dinner.

Why are whales eating plastic bags? They may 'sound' like dinner.

Why are whales eating plastic bags? They may 'sound' like dinner.

What happens when an oil rig shuts down?

What happens when an oil rig shuts down?

What happens when an oil rig shuts down?

Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?

Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?

Why are cell phone contaminants showing up in tiger sharks?

Marine pollution, explained

Marine pollution, explained

Marine pollution, explained

Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.

Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.

Dragonflies can reveal mercury contamination. Here's how.

Sharks found with cocaine in their systems. How did that happen?

Sharks found with cocaine in their systems. How did that happen?

Sharks found with cocaine in their systems. How did that happen?

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap

Biodegradable plastic exists—but it’s not cheap

How do you solve a problem like glitter?

How do you solve a problem like glitter?

How do you solve a problem like glitter?

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