Sustainability

The biofuel, made from used cooking oil, could help the aviation industry cut climate-threatening carbon emissions

Two physicists object to a Scientific American essay calling for an end to one climate report. A science historian counters that the report has done its job

An assessment of chimpanzees, gorillas and bonobos reveals that our economic “footprint” is the primary driver of great apes’ fate

An ultraporous humidity sponge could provide 300 gallons of fresh water a day

The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices

After months of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, economies are reopening, and carbon dioxide levels are rising

A federal designation could help yield 3-D models that are useful for finding, studying and conserving vessels on the bed of Lake Michigan

It’s time to act rapidly and decisively

Heat waves, late-spring frosts and more unpredictable climate swings have taken a toll on the crop

There are deep-rooted connections between sustainable deserts and a sustainable future

In a bid to reduce waste, a proposed regulation would require phones and other small electronics to switch to USB-C

A string of hives between posts can fend off the pachyderms better than other deterrents, research shows