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One bear. Six years. One hidden history of pollution brought to light by a laser.
Eurasian coots are unknowingly creating plastic archives of the Anthropocene.
Tea time isn't just relaxing. It could be cleaning your water of harmful contaminants.
The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But beneath this cozy feel, scientific research is uncovering a troubling truth: these products are polluting the very air you breathe. Recent studies have revealed that all scented candles, even “flame-free” scented products—like wax melts—emit nanoparticles comparable to pollution […]
We've only recently discovered microplastics are a thing and we still don't know exactly how bad they are for our health. This study doesn't bode well.
Forget giant factories! A new portable device could allow farmers to produce ammonia right in the field, reducing costs, and emissions.
New research from Denmark and the US uncovers how air and noise pollution disrupt fertility, from impairing sperm and egg quality to reducing IVF success rates.
Dophins have been found with several drugs, including fentanyl, in their fat reserves.
"The Alliance to End Plastic Waste promised a $1.5 billion solution to plastic pollution. Five years later, it’s cleaned up less plastic than its members produce in two days.
Researchers have been sounding the alarm for years, but the US still has a big mercury pollution problem.
Methane is a big problem for our climate. This satellite can now see it from above.
The satellites are even more potent than we thought.
No escape from microplastics.
We'll need many more such Mammoths if we're serious about climate change.
Pythons can provide large volumes of high-protein meat, and with a lower carbon footprint. So, would you like to try some?
Even though the US has no national ban on plastic bags, smaller-level bans have made a sizeable difference.
Plastic is now a geological phenomenon.
Researchers have found a way to monitor water quality continuously and cheaply.
The small crustaceans can remove chemical pollutants — from pesticides to arsenic
Tires have been largely overlooked as a microplastic pollutant
NASA isn't just keeping an eye on space -- with satellites, it's also keeping an eye on Earth.
Researchers found over 200,000 plastic particles per hectare.
The problem is much more extensive than we thought.
It's based on bacterial cellulose, an organic compound derived from bacteria.
While big changes are needed, they would bring trillions of dollars in benefits
Millions in the US still rely on water from utilities with health violations.
It could be a breakthrough for plastic recycling.
The Jellyfish-Bot is a low-power, high-efficiency solution for marine cleanup
Some companies are doing it voluntarily, but this would make it a national ban.
It's the second time researchers have found them in different places.
It's rechargeable and the data is stored on a card.
Plastic ocean debris harms more than just animals.
Not every tree works the same way.
The bloc expects not to have diesel and petrol cars on the road by mid century
Pollution and
While exciting, it won’t solve the plastic problem, the researchers said
We need to pay more attention to what we eat -- and we definitely need stricter pollution regulations.
A whopping 80% of all marine debris, consists of plastic. We need to start thinking about it differently.
The online retail company is once again under the spotlight.
It will take some time to be approved, but it could make a difference
India, China, Nigeria and Pakistan, among the most affected
A dry diet can turn your pet into an energetic and environment friendly companion.
Turns out, just sharing real-time data can help make a difference.
This brings us one step closer to an Earth without plastic pollution.
Medical science is making some incredible strides.
Such compounds have found their way into the bloodstreams of estimated 97% of Americans.
This is the first study to link PFAS and adverse health effects in humans.
Industry insists that cured-in-place plastic pipe liners are safe, but some scientists say the installation process is under-regulated and hazardous.
Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.
The findings showcase just how pervasive microplastic pollution has become on Earth.
