A map showing where plastics enter the oceans from rivers. (The Ocean Cleanup) At a Glance Between 1.15 and 2.41 million metric tons of plastic are deposited into oceans each yearTwenty rivers worldwide are responsible for two-thirds of the plastics deposited in oceans. Between 1.15 and 2.41 million metric tons of plastic are deposited into oceans each year, with 20 riversalone out of more than 45,000 responsible for two-thirds ofthat amount, a new study says. According to the in the...

A team of students from the National Taiwan University of the Arts used polluted water from around the city to make popsicles. The motive behind the project is to highlight the importance of clean water. (Courtesy of Facebook/@PollutedWaterPopsicles) At a Glance A group of students in Taiwan created popsicles out of sewage water to emphasize the need for clean water.They collected polluted water from 100 sources throughout the city. Popsicles are typically a tasty treat, but a team of students...

There are things each of us can do to fight against climate change. (MamiGibbs/Getty Images) Climate change is not a new topic of conversation; it has been around for decades. In recent years and with more and more irrefutable evidence backing the continued rise in temperatures and sea levels, emotions are running high as world leaders grapple with the ramifications of our changing climate. From small towns to great nations, government officials have debated and collaborated to find ways to...