Pollution, in its various forms, impacts the air, water and soil and has become a major driver of climate change and global warming. Humans are the leading contributor to pollution. The most ...

Exposure to one of the most toxic forms of mercury (methylmercury) may also disrupt the body's metabolic health, according to ...

A new study highlights how a combination of environmental stressors -- namely plastic pollution and seawater flooding -- can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet's critical ...

The gleaming "green" label on your favorite cleaning product might not be as environmentally pure as you think. Despite promises of being better for the planet, some eco-friendly cleaners continue to ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. When the Environmental Protection Agency was formed in 1970, its ...

The future of water pollution regulation in Pennsylvania is murky following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority. In a 5-4 ruling earlier this ...

The rapid rise of data centers is becoming a public health concern – and it’s not just about water usage. How Data Centers ...