Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Disposable masks break into micro-sized plastic fibers that can take up to 450 years to decompose. (Photo: Getty Images) Despite ...

As the pandemic continues to evolve and new COVID-19 variants surface—the latest being Omicron—protection remains top of mind. And while many of us have acquired a pile of reusable cloth masks over ...

Early on in the pandemic, a relative sent me a box of disposable masks and said they were medical grade because they were marked “Made in Taiwan.” At the time, Taiwan was known for its reliable PPE, ...

In Unearthed, Gen Z climate-change activists discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our planet — and reveal what you can do to help make a real difference. Despite most states ditching their ...