Top 5 plastic waste items found on beaches—the worst is not what you think
Over 14 million tons of plastic waste ends up in our oceans every year, but which items are the worst?
Scientists figure out how to make electricity from thin air
Using a device peppered with minute pores, researchers have found a way to harvest the electricity of water molecules in the air.
Kia's EV9 electric SUV is a sustainability pledge to the world
Kia is taking making moves to become more sustainable, including experimenting with mushrooms.
Climate-friendly buildings that look great and do their part for the planet
From a vertical garden in Singapore or a bamboo arch in Indonesia to a 3D-printed house in Italy or giant timber "mushrooms" in Spain, these carbon-neutral structures and prototypes have great design—visually and environmentally.
Why visionary Oliver Zipse is putting circularity at the center of BMW's strategy
In Newsweek's annual honoring of the World's Greatest Auto Disruptors, Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW, is the Visionary of the Year.
The best sustainable wines to accompany your Easter or Passover meal
These natural wineries, from Chile to China, take their mission seriously, aiming to deliver the finest wines while also respecting the earth that they grow their grapes upon.
Seeing gold in spinning turbines: Why Texas is winning U.S. renewable race
Texas produces over double the wind-powered electricity than the second-highest state, Iowa.
The Unsustainable State of Fashion—It's Time for a Change
The fashion industry can no longer focus on just the next season; it must turn its attention to the long-term.
Watch nuclear fusion reactor form plasma: "You can't take your eyes off it"
The striking footage shows the moment the temperature inside the nuclear fusion reactor hits 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
Unearthing Electric Mobility: From Oil To Rare Earth
Almost everyone is aware of the many issues facing the planet and its population.
How feasible is green hydrogen?
Preliminary tests with green hydrogen-powered fuel networks have shown promising results, and hydrogen-powered vehicles are already on our roads.
A guide to eating ethically, if you just can't cut out meat and dairy
Beef is 8 times worse for the environment than chicken, while going organic ensures a better life for the animals.
King Charles praised for wearing 40-year-old coat: "We stan sustainability"
Royal watchers online identified the coat worn by the new king on New Year's Day as a wardrobe staple utilized for over forty years.
"I'm a chef, I make four course meals out of trash"
Chef Tristan Welch tells Newsweek about cooking meals from unwanted produce.
4 Ways To Advance Sustainability In Space
In our return to space, here are four ways we can do so sustainably.
Lamborghini has a surprising sustainability story
Lamborghini is taking sustainability seriously, but that doesn't mean it's giving up its identity.
You could soon be wearing cow burps and farts
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to Newsweek about how technology will change the future of farming and sustainable food production in the U.S.
Nuclear fusion experiment just made something very strange happen
Researchers at the National Ignition Facility were measuring the kinetic energy of ions during their experiment when they saw something unexpected.
Watch Earth's population hit 8 billion with real-time tracker
We won't hit 9 billion for another 15 years as global population growth begins to slow amid plummeting birth rates
Bring Sustainability Into Your Business Plan With These Seven Tips
Sustainability doesn't have to be annoying or expensive, either. Here's how small businesses can easily bring sustainability into their existing model.
Experimental community previews possibilities of future electric ecosystems
A new California community will be the experimentation grounds for a connected all-electric community.
Common element may help solve lithium battery woes of electric cars
"This could be the most exciting thing to happen in the battery industry for a long time," the director of technology at a U.K.-based startup said.
Wind turbine with blades bigger than Statue of Liberty breaks world record
The prototype wind turbine generated 359 megawatt-hours worth of electricity in 24 hours, more than any other has in the same amount of time.
Worm spit can digest the world's most-polluting plastic
Enzymes isolated from wax-worm saliva have been shown to break down the most-commonly used form of plastic, polyethylene.
Americans Are Being Turned Into Human Compost to Save the Planet
A new bill in California has legalized human composting. "We can't just keep putting bodies in the ground," said one advocate to Newsweek.
Go Green in the Bedroom With 13 Favorite Sustainable Bedding Options
If you're in the market for a new comforter, sheets, pillowcases, or blankets, make the switch to any of these eco-friendly options.
Deep Sea Mining About to Start in Pacific Not 'Sustainable at Any Level'
Deep sea mining involves scouring the seabed with machines for concentration of important or valuable minerals, such as manganese.
Kourtney Kardashian Mocked for Appointment to New Environmentalist Role
The Poosh founder revealed she has been named "Sustainability Ambassador" for Boohoo, a fast fashion brand.
Scientists Say They've Created Sustainable Battery Out of Shellfish Casings
Scientists created the device out of chitin, the major structural component of crustaceans.
The Best Sustainable Denim Brands
Looking for the best sustainable denim brands? From ÉTICA Denim and Oliver Logan to buying secondhand jeans, shop our top-picks for ethical denim.