Plastic

The current administration continues to senselessly undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics. But plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.

Journals this month looked at “fabulous but forgotten” ecosystems, hungry monkeys, roaming lions, lead-poisoned birds, and more — including a focus on microplastics.

Before the next global meeting on plastics, we need more transparency and disclosure around the corporate stakeholders wielding influence there.

To solve plastic pollution, we need nontoxic, reusable materials — not more single-use disposable products.

As Antarctica faces a host of human-caused threats, a marine biologist calls for action.

We’ve got the word on an important new treaty, a victory against ag-gag laws, and two new threats to the massive Andean condor.

We’ve got the latest on species rediscoveries, light pollution, right-wing posturing and more.

Looking back at environmental loss — and more than a few successes — helps us look ahead to healing the planet.

The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge.

We also have good news and bad news about dams and coal, plus how science and renewable energy can support Ukraine.