Up-to date scientific and technological research is vital to allow humans to adapt appropriately to our changing global environment, and current rates of environmental degradation and resource depletion. Effective research policies are essential to maintain or improve the standard of life for future populations – in Europe and globally.

Research into mercury has identified two genes in bacteria that appear to be required for turning the metal into its most toxic form, methylmercury. The study adds to a growing body of research that helps us to understand the transformations that mercury undergoes in the environment and the microbes involved in these transformations.

Nanolithography — a way of making finely detailed patterns or structures, such as those found in advanced computer microchips, uses toxic and corrosive chemicals. Researchers have now shown that these could be replaced with eco-friendly silk proteins and water, eliminating the need to use and dispose of hazardous chemicals, while achieving similar levels of detail to conventional methods.

The new edition of Digital Image Processing Using MATLAB (DIPUM3E) contains a number of MATLAB functions related to color, color calculations, and color visualization. I wrote about functions for displaying color swatches in my March 10 post. You can find some of the functions in MATLAB Color Tools on the... read more >>

One of the greatest challenges facing today’s environmental policymakers is how to deal with complex risks, such as those associated with climate change. These risks are difficult to deal with because they are not precisely calculable in advance. Where there is scientific uncertainty about the full extent of possible harms but ‘doing nothing’ is also risky, decision-makers may use the precautionary principle. This Future Brief explores the role of the precautionary principle in EU law and policy, and examines key points of discussion drawn from the evidence.

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A consumer advocacy group wants to make nutrition labels less confusing.

A freshwater lake the size of the state of West Virginia has practically disappeared. The lessons that the Aral Sea may hold for U.S. waterways.

Five years in the making, the film takes audiences on an interfaith journey through one of the world's 'most storied' cities.

New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable.

Along with a years-long renaissance of records, some are turning away from collecting music digitally.

Investigators find unhealthy and dead animals on 24 farms near natural gas drilling sites. The resulting paper is the first peer-reviewed study linking fracking

These individuals and organizations support a variety of green causes with generously large donations.

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.

Laundry is an endless chore. With so much hands-on experience, you'd think we know what we're doing, right? Wrong.

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.

If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

Like the eat local movement, this trend is another way to keep your dollars close to home.

Each socially-conscious Jewish teenager receives $36,000 for further public service work or education.

SC Johnson discloses fragrance ingredients in its products to help consumers make even more informed choices. Take this quiz to see how much you already know.

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.

The EPA is punting on two more big decisions, making it a tough year for anyone who votes the environment.

Human-based pathogens are showing up in penguin poop, and that could spell serious trouble for the Antarctic birds.

The Ozark chinquapin tree was believed to have been wiped out by blight, but it has slowly resurfaced.

Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River.

The Detroit and New York auto shows may have the new car introductions, but Washington has the politicians.

New research finds mean spiders know what it takes to survive extreme weather.

Shorts are now more versatile and acceptable than ever.

New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food.

What do a Nigerian shuttle service, an Indian job placement program, and a South African parent empowerment initiative have in common?

Despite $2 a gallon gas, automakers are still going green, and the popularity of the gas-electric range extender format is just one example.

The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

Hyundai provided its ix35 fuel-cell car as part of a unique and sustainable city garden in London.

Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything.

A 2012 study of homes in L.A. shows just how menacing stuff can be: "Many find their accumulated possessions exhausting to contemplate, organize, and clean."

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is showing up in some interesting places in the South as it makes a comeback.

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.

Baker puts her passion for environmentalism to work.

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The Spanish tipple is no longer just for tapas. This fortified, food-friendly wine is having a revival among cocktail enthusiasts.

Learn some of the lessons serial entrepreneur Hugh Whalan has learned in the 7 years he’s been working on renewable energy in the developing world.

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Making it Personal: Reducing Carbon on the Home Front in Ireland

A Turkish farmer recruits local bears to test his sweet wares.