Many cities rely on gray infrastructure to control stormwater runoff, meaning they construct a layout of pipes and sewers that lead...

The opening sequence of Leila Conner’s 2019 documentary ICE ON FIRE follows a scientist who collects air samples from a remote mountain...

How are governments making the circular economy a reality here in the United States? Generally, within the U.S., most policies that have...

In this series’ previous post, the circular economy was defined as a system that closes the loops of production to reduce waste, but what...

While composting can be used as a blanket term, there are several methods that are best for certain environments. For example, an at-home...

There is a strong link between land and sea, emphasizing the importance of understanding how human activities can impact both. We know...

Having a passion for the environment is the fuel for change: it can motivate us to get involved with nonprofit organizations, campus...

Around the world and throughout human history, oceans have served as a cultural bedrock for myths and traditions. Beyond providing us a...

Thinking about sea grass may bring up unpleasant memories of brushing up against the slimy sea plants while swimming in the ocean....

Where do you see yourself in the year 2050? For most of us, this isn’t an easy question to answer. There are so many changing variables...

Despite common belief, the environmental impact in the setting of the COVID-19 related economic slowdown has not significantly stalled...

Plastic is one of the biggest contributors to today’s climate change crisis. Over 99 percent of plastics are made of fossil fuels, and 91...

Protecting the ocean and its inhabitants often begins with education. The obstacles marine wildlife face are too frequently due to...

This month, the Seaside Sustainability Book Club read This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate by Naomi Klein, a 2014...

The ubiquity and dangers of PFAS are gaining national attention. Several bills and regulations have been proposed at the federal level....

Balloons are a popular way for people to celebrate milestones in their lives. While balloons are colorful and fun to hold, they can lead...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been making headlines in Massachusetts this year. Several towns across the state have...

Many commercial and industrial products depend on synthetic compounds for their unique chemical properties. One widely used class of...

The Alewife Brook flows from Chebacco Lake into the Essex River and the North Atlantic Ocean. The brook is a vital path for river...

You probably don’t think of plankton very often. They’re small, sometimes microscopic, marine organisms — out of sight, out of mind. But...