Oklahoma is a leader in water science because of former U.S. Sen. Robert S. Kerr’s vision. That distinction now is at risk ...

In many parts of Brazil, rivers may be losing water to the ground instead of gaining from it. A recent study found that ...

Scientists know that streams and rivers can contribute significant quantities of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. One way ...

Kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the ozone layer protects humanity and all life from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.

A combination of water management practices has contributed to notable groundwater gains in Central Arizona despite the ...

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of anthropogenic compounds that have attracted attention worldwide as contaminants of high concern.

Boston College’s Global Observatory on Planetary Health is first to reveal town-by-town pollution levels and health impacts, including 2,780 deaths in 2019 Air pollution remains a silent killer in ...

"Public health and food authorities are investigating the source of the contamination with measures being taken to prevent potentially contaminated product from entering the food supply." ...

Widespread ocean pollution threatens the health of more than 3 billion people, international study led by Boston College researchers shows Ocean pollution is widespread and getting worse, and when ...

Apr. 1, 2025 — A new study has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions. The findings highlight ...

Plastic pollution is a global problem. Every year 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers and seas. Plastic pollution can alter habitats and ...