Some rivers are success stories where wildlife is bouncing back from heavy pollution. But environmental groups say progress ...

When a company of BHP's size slows down clean energy investment, the ripple effects can extend far beyond a single mine site.

Scientists have discovered Amazonian bacteria capable of combating mercury contamination in areas affected by toxic mining.

Critics of crypto-mining operations say the burgeoning industry is not delivering on promises to provide jobs and economic development to rural areas in exchange for cheap power and tax breaks. Little ...

Thawing permafrost is rapidly transforming dozens of Arctic streams into acidic, metal-laden waterways, according to new ...

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Officials from the U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups planned to announce a proposal on Monday to address longstanding pollution from coal mining in British Columbia ...

Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These acidic discharges, known as acid mine drainage, are among the ...

Washington, D.C. – The Biden administration should strongly advocate for Canada to address mining pollution that poses a significant danger to Alaskan communities, according to a new report from the ...

May 22, River Nile — The Sudanese Doctors Network issued a stark warning on Friday regarding mounting environmental and health hazards in River Nile State driven by the unregulated use of toxic ...

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Before a solar panel can be installed on a roof or an electric bus can hit the streets, manufacturers first have to get their hands on key metals and minerals. But to meet the demands of the ...