Newsom has called for a future free of plastic waste, yet a single-use plastic bottle is usually by his side during his ...

Plastic pollution has emerged as a major health hazard, with microplastics now found in human organs and even brain and bloodstream. The UN has warned that plastic waste entering the oceans could ...

The tough challenges sea turtles face and their journey can help kids connect with the importance of environmental awareness.

Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that dissolves quickly in seawater, offering a potential breakthrough in the fight against ocean pollution. The material, created by ...

Working with local recyclers and fabricators, the plastic waste is compressed and moulded into durable school furniture. It’s waterproof, low-maintenance, and gives children a dignified place to sit ...

A new study finds that regional plastic bag bans in the U.S. significantly reduce coastal plastic bag litter compared with areas without such policies. Single-use plastic bags are one of the most ...

This Thursday marks World Environment Day, an annual awareness day born out of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It’s the largest global platform for environmental outreach, and ...

On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to tackle plastic pollution, a crisis clogging rivers, oceans, and wildlife worldwide. “By 2050, there could be more ...

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoos viral Instagram video posed a tough question: Should Delhiites flee pollution or fight for change? Called an irresponsible parent for staying, he responded with ...