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...

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...

At a Glance The increased speed and fragility of sea ice off Alaska's coasts is having an adverse effect on polar bears.A new study documents how they have to expend more energy to stay within their preferred habitat. The movement of sea ice off Alaska's coasts is accelerating due to global warming, with unfortunate consequences for polar bears, according to a new study. Because most sea ice shifts throughout the year, polar bears are constantly on the move in order...