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USC Team Creates Biodegradable ‘Plastic’ From Seashells
November 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Plastic waste makes up 80% of ocean pollution, according to a UNESCO report. Microplastics have not only been found in marine animals, but in humans as well. But a team of scientists with the University of Southern California have created a biocompatible alternative that feels and looks like the real thing, but won’t harm the ocean or marine life. Watch this video to learn how a mineral found in seashells was the key.
Toxic Bloom Killing Thousands Of Sea Life Along CA Coast
November 1, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A record-breaking toxic algae bloom is unfolding along the California coast, killing thousands of marine animals, from sea lions to whales. Scientists are worried that recent wildfires could be contributing to the algae bloom. Watch to see what’s happening.
84% Of Ocean Coral Reefs Affected By Record Bleaching Event
October 17, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A jaw-dropping new report on the current coral bleaching event that dates back to 2023 has found that the vast majority of reefs worldwide have been affected. The new findings revealed that 84% of all coral reefs have been impacted by the bleaching event. Watch this video to learn more about what this means for the entire underwater ecosystem and the species that rely on these corals.
This Plastic-Eating Robot Fish Could Help Clean The Planet
October 16, 2025, 12:20 pm EDT
This plastic-eating, self-powered robotic fish could mark the beginning of a new era in environmental cleanup, in which technology doesn’t just consume energy but gives some back to the planet.
Noah’s Ark, A Coral Rescue First
October 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
An unprecedented expedition into the unknown… A disease called stony coral tissue loss was sweeping across Florida’s Coral Reefs. A team of scientists descended on the coral reefs of the Dry Tortugas National Park to rescue stony corals and create gene bank for future coral restoration efforts… were they too late?
Scientists Confirm Ozone Layer Is Getting Back On Track
October 14, 2025, 1:34 pm EDT
Once the poster child for global environmental disaster, the ozone hole over Antarctica is now steadily shrinking, and scientists say it’s proof that international action works. Thanks to decades of persistence, Earth’s protective shield is now on track to fully heal within this century, safeguarding life on Earth from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Livestock Landscaping: Vermont Ski Areas Employ Goats And Sheep To Clear The Slopes
October 3, 2025, 5:01 am EDT
A Vermont ski and boarding destination is trying out a very adorable pilot project to clear the slopes ahead of winter: goatscaping!
Ozone Hole Over Antarctic Is Shrinking, In Rare Environmental Success Story
September 25, 2025, 11:28 am EDT
Scientists confirm the ozone layer is healing, with global recovery on track by 2066, highlighting the long-term success of international efforts to reduce the use of ozone-depleting chemicals.
Magma Cap Discovered Below The Surface At Yellowstone
September 18, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists discovered a magma cap almost 2.5 miles below the surface at Yellowstone National Park. Here’s what that means for the risk of another supervolcano eruption.
Illinois Ancient Swamps Reveal A Lost Tropical World
September 11, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
More than 300 million years ago, Illinois was alive with tropical swamps and shallow seas, now immortalized in the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil site. Professor Dr. Jim Schiffbauer explains what makes these findings so extraordinary and helps us imagine the other-worldly ecosystems of the past.

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