Environment

Plastic Bag Bans Seem to be Working

Plastic bags are everywhere - littering our streets, clogging up our rivers, and choking wildlife in the ocean. But after years of campaigning from environmental groups, many places have banned them entirely.

Over 100 countries now have a full or partial ban on single-use plastic bags. Between 2010 and 2019, the number of public policies intended to phase out plastic carryout bags tripled. The results of such tough rules are starting to show.

Arizona Saguaros Cactus Loss

Heat, drought and an invasive grass are driving wildfires killing the giant saguaros in Arizona, raising concerns about how the cactus will recover without human intervention. The loss of the saguaros also affects the myriad of small animals who rely on the cactus for habitat.