Chemicals commonly used in plastic pose a serious threat to children, raising the risk of disability and disease long into adulthood. That is the conclusion of a sprawling review of hundreds of ...

Everyday plastics may trigger chronic health issues if exposure begins in childhood, says a new study. From asthma and infertility to obesity and lowered IQ, the findings highlight the urgent need for ...

Readers respond to a guest essay about throwaway plastic. Also: President Trump the divider; stealth legislation.

Welcome to Plastic-Free Kitchen Week on the Strategist, where we’ve been obsessively researching and testing plastic alternatives — for everything from appliances to cleaning supplies to cookware. For ...

#TurnOffThePlasticTap: A Giant Plastic Tap spewing plastics sourced from Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, at the UNEA 5.2 meeting at the UN Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The installation was ...

You brush twice daily, floss religiously and see your dentist every six months. But what if these acts of oral hygiene are quietly contributing to one of the planet's most pressing environmental ...