The Environment

Microplastics are seemingly everywhere—and now growing research suggests they could be breeding grounds for drug-resistant bacteria

This gruesome parasite is more of a threat to your burger than to you

In his latest book, science journalist Peter Brannen argues that CO₂ is the most important—and most misunderstood—molecule on Earth

Hurricane forecasts feature a “cone of uncertainty,” but what is it actually showing? Scientific American breaks it down for you

Everything you need to know about hurricanes explained

From Miami to Maine, the East Coast is under moderate or high rip current risk advisories because of Hurricane Erin

The National Science Foundation will stop operating the Nathaniel B. Palmer icebreaker and slash polar science funding by 70 percent, devastating Antarctic research

Synthetic polymers were supposed to free us from the limitations of our natural resources. Instead they led to an environmental crisis

China is having a fast-rising chikungunya outbreak in a place that has never had one before.

Meltwater from a glacial lake outburst is flooding Juneau, Alaska. Such events are likely to happen more often as climate change destabilizes ice and glacial lakes fill with more meltwater

From planets roaming space to major shifts in health funding, catch up with this week’s news roundup.

Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois shares how his meteorology roots drive his fight to protect climate science and push back against political interference.