Chemicals from household electronics are accumulating in the brains of dolphins and porpoises in the Indo-Pacific, according to a new study that calls for urgent regulation to cut e-waste pollution.

Experts are sounding the alarm on consumers' propensity to improperly discard items like USB cables, R/C cars, and vapes. By Andrew Paul Published Oct 12, 2023 6:00 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens ...

A new study reveals that children in e-waste regions face a fourfold higher risk of hypertension, as toxic metals and VOCs alter gut-related metabolic pathways and disturb the body’s blood pressure ...

Report finds millions of tons of U.S. e-waste sent to Asia. Shipments often mislabeled to evade detection under global rules. Exports linked to 10 U.S. recycling companies, watchdog says. Hazardous ...

Whether it's for work, school or keeping up with friends and family, we all rely on electronic devices for our daily lives. It's likely you are reading this article from a device that uses a battery ...

Innovations in solar energy. Image by © Tim Sandle (Barbican, London). Innovations in solar energy. Image by © Tim Sandle (Barbican, London). Scientists have called ...

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - High school students at the Davidson Academy of Nevada are taking action against electronic waste in our local community. “Our GECKO (”Green Earth Community Knowledge Organization” ...

A growing coalition of religious groups, civil society organisations, and academics is sounding the alarm over air pollution ...

Loni, a city in Ghaziabad district, faces alarming pollution levels due to unplanned growth, illegal factories, and poor drainage. RLD MLA Madan Bhaiya highlights the issues, while activists cite ...