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The article discusses the environmental aspects and natural areas of Myanmar (Burma). Emphasis is given to topics such as state policy on the terrestrial and aquatic forest ecosystems, the sustainability and economic potential of ecotourism, and the efforts of conservationist Frank Momberg to preserve sites such as the Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary.

The article discusses the management of Italy's olive groves, focusing on the debate among growers and scientists attempting to address the threat caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. Details are provided on government-approved raids on olive tree groves in which officials cut down the trees. Information is also included on how the bacterium is transmitted by insects.

The article focuses on the need for an integrated approach to energy, food, and water use in 2015. Topics include how droughts can lead to power outages and food shortages, the need for more efficient ways of managing natural resources, and the development of sustainable use practices. Information is provided on the startup companies devoted to improving resources and energy management.

The author explains the environmental benefit of reducing meat consumption to address the climate crisis. She cites the consequence of focusing on individual activity to lower carbon footprint for effective policy initiatives. She points out that agriculture, deforestation and other land-use changes contribute to 40% of greenhouse gases. She notes the tendency of social action to influence the behavior of other people.

The article introduces a series of articles on the state of science in 2017 including U.S. President Donald Trump's views on environmental protections, the decision of Great Britain to leave the European Union, and public opinions regarding scientific thinking.

The article discusses ways to prevent plastic pollution, in order to limit its negative impact on the environment, including the production of less plastics, mandating the development of compostable plastic and limiting coloring on plastics to ease the ability to recycle plastics. It suggests government policies and laws on plastics, including to incentivize recycling.

The article discusses the science skepticism, or antiscience, in the environmental policy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under former EPA head Scott Pruitt, within the context of the U.S. Congress's relationship with the EPA and other executive branch agencies. An overview of the EPA's regulation of pollution is provided.

The article focuses on the controversies related to the decisions of Congress on environmental policy and areas of national interest, including public health, food safety, and biomedical research. It mentions that the congressional committees that developed legislation on these matters do not have formal designated science advisers. It focuses on the scientific process, which includes assessment by independent peer reviewers before publication.