Planet

A new study finds that fallen autumn leaves can be converted into porous carbon material for use in high-tech electronics.

Sally Mathrick asks, are you ready for a detox revolution?

Simple shifts in driving habits can reduce exposure to traffic pollutants and resultant health problems.

Researchers perform an analysis of the trade-offs between agricultural benefits and losses of multiple ecosystem services due to tropical deforestation.

Humans have generated 8.5 billion metric tonnes of plastic waste which is residing in landfills and our natural environment.

Can’t keep up with fashion? You might want to opt out of the game entirely because, while fast fashion may promise to grant beauty, it’s an addiction the world could do without — and here’s how to detox from it.

Acetate, the main component found in vinegar can induce drought tolerance pathways in plants.

Discover how one reader adjusted her lifestyle towards a more sustainable existence.

Although recycling is valuable it is inefficient. We explore the three pillars of a circular sustainable economy for the future.

Scientists calculate the cost of coal power generation in terms of human lives and switching to solar is an investment.

Cellulose is produced from pine and fir and can be an environment-friendly textile fibre in the future.

Coffee has a dark side linking it to concerns ranging from rainforest destruction to slavery. Here’s a guide to finding a brew you can enjoy with a clear conscience.