Source: "Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made," Science Advances, 2017. (Credit: Alison Mackey/Discover)

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Humans sure have made a mess of things. Here’s a breakdown of all the plastic waste we’ve dumped on our planet.

The Truth About Our Trash

Wildlife-vehicle collisions usually peak in the fall, corresponding with the mating seasons of deer and elk. Custom-built crossings can make a difference. (Credit: Spondylolithesis/istock via getty images)

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Wildlife-vehicle collisions exact a deadly toll, killing thousands of animals in the U.S. each year. But efforts to build crossings that allow the wildlife to pass unscathed are rapidly gaining traction.

Organizations Work to Reduce Animal Deaths With Relegated Passageways

Koji products commonly take the form of rice or other starches that have been treated with the Aspergillus oryzae mold. (Credit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock)

Koji Rice

Researchers recently unveiled a bioengineered mold designed to imitate burger patties. But don't look for it on the shelves yet.

Gene-Edited Fungus Could Imitate Burger Patties as the Next Vegetarian Sensation

Today Streymoy (foreground) and Hestur (in distance) islands are connected by a ferry, but such travel was impossible for most of their history. (Credit: Andrew Mayovskyy/shutterstock)

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Throughout history, the currents in the fjord between two of the islands made travel treacherous. Now, the tides may be changing. 

Researchers Hope To Harness Tidal Energy to Power Faroe Islands

Energy saving thermostat to conserve energy

From sealing your windows to adjusting your thermostat, learn valuable tips and tricks on how to save energy during the winter months. 

How to Save Energy: 5 Tips to Save Money and Stay Warm

Climate change - comparing a beautiful green world against the ravages that climate change is bringing

The Earth's nine planetary boundaries are ecological thresholds that, if crossed, could lead to irreversible environmental damage. Learn how we are damaging many of the systems that keep our planet habitable.

What Are Earth’s Nine Planetary Health Boundaries, and How We Are Exceeding Them?

Rain garden

A well-planned trench can solve flooding problems in your yard as well as clean up the environment. Here's how to build a rain garden.

The Truth About Our Trash

Humans sure have made a mess of things. Here’s a breakdown of all the plastic waste we’ve dumped on our planet.

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