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Molly Glick

Molly Glick writes about health, science, and the future. They’re a graduate of The Medill School at Northwestern University, where they studied journalism and environmental policy, and have contributed to Inverse, Discover, and Popular Science, among other publications.

Transforming food waste into energy

From trash to renewable treasure

March 14, 2024

How to cope with eco anxiety in the age of climate doom

It’s time to stop doomscrolling and start organizing

March 7, 2024

How to cope with eco anxiety in the age of climate doom

It’s time to stop doomscrolling and start organizing

March 7, 2024

Can microbes gobble up our plastic problems?

The facts about clever critters that have evolved to break down plastic

January 11, 2024

How to reduce your plastic use

Some simple everyday fixes can help cut a chunk of plastic waste out of your routines

December 13, 2023

Plastic-eating bacteria: What to know about this emerging waste solution

Some microorganisms have developed a taste for plastic. Can we put that hunger to good use?

December 13, 2023

Plastic-eating worms and bugs: Are they a real fix for our waste?

The larvae of some insects have developed a taste for waste. Is it enough?

December 13, 2023

Could plastic-eating fungus fix our waste woes?

It's still early days for fungi that munch on plastic waste

December 13, 2023

What are bioplastics and can they solve pollution?

Polymers from plants may not offer a perfect alternative

December 13, 2023

Busting climate myths, plus 5 things worth knowing this week

There's a big update in the war on cars—and lanternflies

September 18, 2023