environmental protection
Fashion from American innovators spares the environment
American companies Allbirds, Nothing New, Bolt Threads, and MycoWorks are tackling fast fashion's environmental footprint with biotech solutions.
U.S. invests in cleaning up plastic in oceans
The United States plans to invest in projects that aim to clear the plastic out of the world's oceans. Learn more about the initiative here.
China’s international building projects threaten biodiversity
The People's Republic of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is destroying habitats and threatening endangered species, according to conservationists.
Illegal fishing degrades the environment
Illegal, irregular and unreported fishing hurts more than economies; it also destroys the environment through habitat destruction and overfishing.
China’s overfishing and pollution harm the world’s oceans [video]
By engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing around the world, China destroys invaluable marine ecosystems. Learn more here.
On the rise in America: Bachelor’s degrees in environmental science
More and more students in the United States are earning bachelor's degrees in environmental science. Learn what's involved.
Illegal fishing threatens food supplies, livelihoods
Illegal fishing costs countries around the world billions each year. Learn more about how the U.S. is helping combat this practice.
Chinese fishing fleet threatens Galápagos Islands’ wildlife
The People's Republic of China supports fishing fleets that threaten wildlife and local economies, including near the Galápagos Islands.
U.S. ‘game changers’ continue to lead tech innovation
The World Economic Forum has honored many U.S. companies for technological advances. See how U.S. innovators are improving how we live.