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Around the world, another 45 babies are born every ten seconds. Each of these babies will require nappies that need to be changed frequently. So it’s understandable that new parents want to do what’s best for their baby – and the planet – when it comes to the all-important nappy…

Another employee of The Kelly Clarkson Show is speaking out about what it's like to work for the host, after accusations of a toxic environment.

Human DNA can be sequenced from small amounts of water, sand and air in the environment to potentially extract identifiable information like genetic lineage, gender, and health risks, according to our new research.

The researchers said their findings raise possible ethical and privacy concerns around capturing environmental DNA.

The Scottish Government is under pressure to tackle the crisis as 7.6million cubic metres of filth released at parks, beaches and waters of special significance.

Insurers are among the major beneficiaries of a rising interest rate environment. With the Fed unlikely to cut rates anytime soon, the insurance industry will likely benefit. Hence, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong insurance stocks, Everest Re Group (RE), Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), and International General…

Many corporations claim their products are “green-friendly.” But how do you know if what they’re selling is truly eco-safe? SciLine interviewed Thomas Lyon, professor of sustainable science, technology and commerce at the University of Michigan, on how to buy environmentally sustainable products, whether carbon credits actually work and the prevalence…

Terms of reference include water monitoring data, environmental conditions and whether community consultation was sufficient

The outcry was loud and swift last week after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved a new coal mine in central Queensland. It’s the first coal mine Labor has approved since coming to power a year ago.

The National Green Tribunal’s southern zone bench in Chennai has recommended that the State-Level Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs) may be brought under the direct administrative control of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to avoid the “eagerness” shown by them to grant environment clearances to…

The River Lim, in Lyme Regis, was once a booming wildlife haven for countless species but has now been declared 'ecologically dead' with locals saying sewage leaks are responsible