By Alden Wicker Rob Wilson stood on his home’s back deck in Flagstaff, in the U.S. state of Arizona, as the wildfire ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.

By Hiroko Tabuchi Scientists have found plastic pollution almost everywhere they have looked. In clouds. On Mount Everest. In Arctic snow. Now, for the first time, tiny plastic particles have been ...

A burning plastic smell can indicate serious issues such as faulty wiring or overheating appliances. Immediate actions to take include checking for fire and unplugging suspected appliances.

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...