Environmentalism

The archipelago off the coast of Sri Lanka is quickly becoming the Dubai of the ocean, but at what cost?

"It undoes all our hard work and proves once again that we are using plastic with our eyes closed," author Martin Dorey said.

The island has been closed to tourism since February because overdevelopment had resulted in severe pollution.

For centuries, philosophers have argued for and against consuming animals.

Pruitt's actions provide a glimpse into what he means by "environmental stewardship."

At least 1,000 turtles die every year from plastic in the ocean.

In 2000, the U.S's two largest reservoirs were brimming. Two decades later, it's a different story.

A mix of powerful landowners, cartel hit men and unsolved killings has made Mexico one of the most dangerous place in the world for environmentalism.

Activists have consistently protested for stronger protections for the Arctic region.

Two of Russia's top environmentalists have taken issue with Dr. Jill Stein's relationship with Putin.

The EU provides these regulations and more to protect domestic environmental laws.

The Grand Canyon ecosystem faces an onslaught of new uranium mining claims that would deface the canyon, including Native American sacred sites.

The threat of ransomware and the recharging of Mount St. Helens are among the things we learned in Tech & Science this week.

In 1991, 78 percent of Americans said that they were environmentalists. But in 2016, only 42 percent identified that way, according to Gallup polls.

Will their plant filter turn the postindustrial Spree Canal into a giant swimming pool?

We eat wild fish without a thought, and it's having a devastating effect on ocean ecosystems.

Wildlife conservation will not necessarily be enhanced by a total ban on hunting.

The Vatican says human trafficking and climate change are "interconnected emergencies."

Frequently asked questions about Newsweek's annual rankings of the environmental impact efforts of the world's largest companies.

Are the largest companies in the U.S. economy helping or hurting the environment and society?

It took threatening C-level compensation packages, but the world's biggest companies are finally getting environmentally responsible.

The environmental impact of your day-to-day product use is probably greater than you think.

Traditional ways of life are getting harder

As he approaches his 96th birthday Lovelock is more convinced than ever of the need to change the way we look at Earth

Water comes at a price, which includes being responsible about its cost and use.

Firefighters that protect the national park lands of Costa Rica have invested in drone technology to help survive this year's fire season.

The federal government is spinning science to justify environmental policy.

Rich economies including the EU and United States lack initiatives to curb use of lightweight plastics

Energy and climate are central issues on some of the tightest U.S. Senate races of 2014 and have created a surge in spending by outside groups.

The black-market Internet is driving a flourishing and dangerous business in the collecting and selling of exotic species and their body parts.