Mask Eco-Disposal: How to Dispose of Antiviral Wear

Eco-friendly, sustainable ways to dispose of discarded antiviral protective face masks in a safe, responsible manner to avoid littering the planet. Read More »

Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal

A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels. Read More »

Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic

Study finds that loggerhead turtles are attracted to ocean plastic they've confused as food, causing 1,000 to die each year from consuming plastic or getting tangled up in it. Read More »

Plastic Rain: Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness

Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Read More »

Starchy Solution: A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted. Read More »

Nurses Stand Up Against Climate Change

Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future. Read More »

Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural

A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land. Read More »

Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens

Researchers exploring the acceptability of microgreens, a sustainably grown plant bursting with nutrients, discovered that subjects found the greens to be fun, colorful and attractive. Read More »

Consider Therapy to Reduce Inflammation

An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects. Read More »

Reduce PFAS Exposure to Help Delay Menopause

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women. Read More »

Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis

Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker. Read More »

Oak Wood Extract Can Lessen Post-Surgical Effects

Study finds oak wood extract can help with stress, energy, mood and the ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social activities in women recovering from hysterectomy surgery. Read More »