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"We found a cheaper, more scalable, more efficient process."

Tech

Energy startup discovers new benefit while developing innovative iron-air battery — and it could revolutionize an entire industry

"There are a lot of vulnerable groups of people, and these fires have substantial mental health impact(s) we need to prepare for."

Tech

New study underscores alarming consequences of wildfires: 'All too often we're overlooking these mental health impacts'

Air pollution from coal and wood smoke has been linked to respiratory issues — even in rural areas around the globe.

Outdoors

Experts sound alarm over factor linked to increased wildfires: 'It's a huge health issue'

"[It] is literally garbage."

Home

Parent warned against using playground product with serious health implications for children: 'It's bad stuff'

The blocks are twice as strong as five-inch cinder blocks and weigh only one-tenth as much.

Tech

Company develops low-cost, Lego-like construction bricks that can withstand natural disasters — and they're made from plastic trash

"We are creating our own problems."

Tech

Doctor proposes new asthma inhaler to help patients and curb pollution problem: 'We need to do something'

The Amazon rainforest is home to more than 24 million people and nearly 10% of Earth's known plant and animal species.

Outdoors

Study reveals wildfires in old-growth forests increased over 150% last year: 'Urgent measures are needed to mitigate fires'

Those substantial impacts include heat exhaustion, which can lead to potential heat strokes.

Outdoors

Study finds heat waves linger for longer periods of time: 'This really has strong impacts on public health'

A record-breaking hot summer means heat waves will be hotter and most likely more deadly.

Outdoors

New safety tool can help prepare for particularly high temperatures forecasted this summer: 'We'll be able to know how hot is too hot for health'

"We can create a better chance for healthy trees and plants to withstand a wildfire."

Outdoors

Rancher shares before-and-after footage after releasing goats onto land overgrown with 'fire fuels': 'Those goats are machines'

The World Health Organization says that around seven million people die prematurely due to air pollution.

Tech

New report finds staggering number of Americans face 'climate penalty' with concerning health implications: 'We're essentially adding back additional premature deaths'

Homes like this demonstrate how smart design can support both personal comfort and planetary health.

Tech

Revolutionary 'healthy' home relies on sustainable design to control indoor temperatures and air quality: 'A way of living lightly off the land'