RUIDOSO, N.M. — A New Mexico mountain village prepared Wednesday for another round of monsoon rains as crews scrambled to dig out from a historic flash flood that killed three people, damaged dozens ...

In a striking paradox, the fossil fuels we extract today exist because fungi once lacked these abilities. Now, fungi are emerging as the very organisms that can consume plastics and remediate oil ...

German researchers have identified freshwater fungi capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, offering a potential natural ...

After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive.

A popular yogurt company is recalling more than a dozen varieties of yogurt due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, which could have sharp edges and cause choking, according to the U.S. Fo… ...

A popular yogurt company is recalling more than a dozen varieties of yogurt due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, which could have sharp edges and cause choking, according to the U.S. Food ...

Lots of past studies have explored the potential of plastic-eating fungi and bacteria for bioremediation, but a major hurdle remains: their adaptation and efficient deployment at scale.

How Can I Get Clean Energy Tax Breaks Before They Vanish? There’s still time to claim credits that could save you thousands of dollars. Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock ...

Diapers take up a whole lot of waste. Inspired by plastic-eating mushrooms discovered 14 years ago, Tero Isokauppila created mushroom-based diapers that break down on their own.

3D printing allows a new, lightweight plastic-ceramic composite to be tailored to specific shapes and sizes Northeastern University researchers have developed a new, lightweight plastic-ceramic ...

A new study suggests that eating more protein while taking GLP-1 medications could help prevent muscle loss, a common side effect of weight loss drugs.