Allyson Chiu

• Climate Solutions

Doing laundry guzzles water, gobbles energy, releases polluting tiny plastic particles and can shorten the life of your clothes.

• Climate Solutions

A study of more than a dozen kinds of protein, including beef, tofu and breaded shrimp, found microplastics in nearly 90 percent of the tested samples.

• Climate Solutions

Starbucks lets customers use reusable cups. Why don’t all coffee shops?

• Climate Solutions

Protein-rich products made from fermentation could play a significant role in supporting a shift away from resource-intensive ways of producing food.

• Environment

Rudolph’s red nose may have gone down in history, but wait until you hear about the reindeer’s powerful vision.

• Climate Solutions

Festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons can be costly for the environment. Here’s what to know about recycling gift wrap and how you can reduce waste.

• Climate Solutions

New research suggests many people are less likely to choose food products without meat and dairy if they’re labeled as “vegan” or “plant-based.”

• Climate Solutions

Space heaters generally use 750 to 1,500 watts, which translates to six to 12 kilowatt hours of electricity for eight hours of use.

Shark bites are “amazingly rare,” said one expert.