What we know about vaping-related lung illness

More than 500 people have become sick from a mysterious vaping-related lung illness and several people have died. But federal health officials say they still don’t know what’s causing the devastating sickness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Youth activism is on the rise around the globe, says author

(University of California – Santa Cruz) Greta and Malala get the headlines, but for every young leader pictured on a magazine cover, thousands more are working tirelessly for causes like climate justice, racial and gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and economic change.

Watch for the legendary green flash

People tell me when I go to the beach to look at the sunset to try to see a green flash. What is a green flash?

More Than $21 Million Awarded to World’s Most Trailblazing Scientists to Further Their Research

More than $21.6 million has been awarded to the world’s most trailblazing scientists for this year’s Breakthrough Prizes.

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Is it always circular to turn a product into a service?

Even when goods are sold as rental or subscription services to extend their lifespan, other factors still matter in determining whether they’re circular.

He traveled from California to Hawaii on a paddleboard — and he didn't like what he saw

Spanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa took 76 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. He did it alone on a specially designed 24-foot stand-up paddleboard named the Ocean Defender. De la Rosa completed the 2,951-mile trip from San Francisco…

High-tech public toilets proposed for San Francisco can recycle rainwater for reuse

The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) has crowned SmithGroup the winner of its design competition for public toilet proposals.

What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

One of the best parts about the waning days of summer are the cool summer nights. After a humid, hot day, you look forward to the evening when the temperature dips as the sun goes down. But those cool summer…

With GO Box, you can have zero-waste takeout

The ‘library subscription’ model for food containers is becoming increasingly popular.

The power of job crafting for sustainability jobs — and beyond

Even if your title isn’t ‘corporate sustainability specialist,’ there are still many ways to have an impact.