Environment

As urban water management grapples with stormwater outflows, separate sewer systems are delivering a viable solution. But what is a separate sewer network and why are they better than combined sewers?

Is particulate matter a primary pollutant? Learn that and more in this explainer.

The use of pesticides in farming has garnered much controversy, but these chemicals serve an important purpose, too. Learn their ups and downs here.

Pollution control is essential to reduce industrial pollution’s environmental and public health impact. As part of the industry, adopting effective measures can prevent harmful emissions, chemical waste and runoff from damaging local ecosystems and contaminating…

Rain is generally a sign of cleansing, where the aquifers recharge and animals benefit from the now-filled ponds to satisfy their thirst. However, rain isn’t always the blessing the world needs. Most people see this…

Humans have come a long way in regards to their dwellings. Urbanization has caused many of the Earth’s over eight billion people to move from caves to mansions. While this sounds like a step up,…

Natural gas is a confusing resource — as a gas, it feels simultaneously infinite and not. However, it is one of the most contentious fuel sources in human history. Answering “Is natural gas a renewable…

Do you love watching lightning storms? Here are six interesting facts about lightning – and how it interacts with Earth.

The ocean floor is a strange but incredible place that can teach us about how life formed on Earth, and what it might be like off-world. What would life be like in a world without sunlight?

Carbon neutrality is a global moral imperative. Thankfully, we have the tools we need to bring systematic change and curb carbon emissions.