By looking at the microbial communities that live on corals, our research uncovered a crucial role that fishes play in protecting coral reefs. We also discovered that these fishes together with clean ...

Light pollution is artificial light that's excessive, unnecessary, or disruptive. Learn how it can harm people, animals, and the environment.

A new review article published in the Journal of Environmental Management summarizes the current state of knowledge on the ...

Water pollution can cause water to become toxic to humans and the environment. Polluted water can also lead to numerous health conditions. Learn more.

DuPont Co. has agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit that was filed nearly a decade ago on behalf of residents in ...

Fish and other aquatic creatures are increasingly affected by pharmaceutical pollution in the waterways they call home; now, scientists are trying to figure out how that might affect their behavior.

Kenny Torrella is a senior reporter for Vox’s Future Perfect section, with a focus on animal welfare and the future of meat. If you were to guess America’s biggest source of water pollution ...

Rising pollution levels in Delhi are impacting pets and street animals, causing health issues and behavioural changes that have concerned pet owners and animal welfare activists, veterinarians ...

Pharmaceutical pollution can significantly affect wild animal behaviour, including speeding up salmon migration.

Illegal drug-production labs may be releasing substances into the water that could harm Brazilian sharpnose sharks and other marine animals.

Wildfire smoke and air pollution outside can take a toll on pets and outside animals. Stay alert to subtle signs from your pet and check the air quality alerts.

Meth-Addict Fish, Aggro Starlings: How Human Drugs Are Harming Animals Researchers are observing addiction, anxiety, and sex reversal as our substances contaminate ecosystems.