How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out

Stoiber and her colleagues at EWG keep an eye on the consumer-grade water filtration systems available in the US. The organization’s tests have found that common pitcher filters from brands such as Brita and Berkey do not all remove PFAS equally well. But some do an excellent job, based on EWG’s tests, including the pitcher […]

How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet

As summers get hotter across the world — and Japan potentially faces its hottest summer on record — we’re met with a paradox: To stay cool, it seems we’re compelled to consume more. We consume more energy to cool our houses, and buy more stuff to try and combat the heat. That’s especially true in […]