Pollution News
May 17, 2024
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May 16, 2024 — Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or 'forever chemicals,' have become persistent pollutants in the air, water and soil. Because they are so stable, they can be transported throughout the water cycle, making their way ...
May 15, 2024 — A new article has found that climate change is the most prominent threat to pollinators -- such as bumblebees, wasps, and butterflies -- who are essential for biodiversity conservation, crop yields and food security. The research suggests that many ...
May 15, 2024 — Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature's effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and design cities, homes and parks. Many studies have ...
May 9, 2024 — A method has been discovered to treat water heavily contaminated with unhealthful forever chemicals, known by chemists as PFAS or poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances. It involves treating heavily contaminated water with ultraviolet (UV) light, ...
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May 9, 2024 — The Canadian wildfires of June 2023 exposed a large portion of the Northeastern United States to unprecedented levels of smoke. A new model that ...
May 8, 2024 — When old food packaging, discarded children's toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder to clean ...
May 7, 2024 — Discharge from ships with so-called scrubbers cause great damage to the Baltic Sea. A new study shows that these emissions caused pollution corresponding to socio-economic costs of more than EUR 680 ...
May 3, 2024 — A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma. Even in bedrooms far from ...
May 1, 2024 — With recent studies having established the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of both human and bird populations, ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — Common household products containing nanoparticles -- grains of engineered material so miniscule they are invisible to the eye -- could be contributing to a new form of indoor air pollution, ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — The link between massive flood basalt volcanism and the end-Triassic (201 million years ago) mass-extinction is commonly accepted. However, exactly how volcanism led to the collapse of ecosystems and ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Oil is an important natural resource for many industries, but it can lead to serious environmental damage when accidentally spilled. While large oil ...
Apr. 23, 2024 — When we think of evolution, we think of a process that happens over hundreds or thousands of years. In research recently published, a species of frog that has evolved over the course of merely 25 ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — As wildfires in Siberia become more common, global climate modeling estimates significant impacts on climate, air quality, health, and economies in East Asia and across the northern ...
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Apr. 23, 2024 — Powerful monsoon winds, strengthened by a warming climate, are lofting unexpectedly large quantities of ozone-depleting substances high into the atmosphere over East Asia, according to new research. ...
Apr. 23, 2024 — Researchers use laser treatments to transform ordinary cork into a powerful tool for treating oil spills. They tested variations of a fast-pulsing laser treatment, closely examining the nanoscopic ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — The first health impact study of coal train pollution centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, with scientists finding communities near passing coal trains suffer worse health ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest accidental spill in history, released almost 100 million gallons of oil, causing significant pollution. A decade later, its long-term ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Researchers investigated global particulate matter, revealing health risks from trace ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain development. Now a study has found that exposure to ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — Scientists have developed a framework for measuring plastic emissions akin to the global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. The approach boosts identification of the biggest ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 ...
Apr. 12, 2024 — New research has shown that the presence of wetlands and retention ponds alongside major highways led to an average reduction of almost 75% in the mass of tire wear particles being discharged to ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Researchers show that ozone levels, such as those found in many places on hot summer days today, destroy the sex pheromones of fruit fly species. As a result, some natural mating boundaries ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Storing chemicals in a garage at home may associate with an increased risk of ALS, a study finds. This comes as research has found that exposure to environmental toxins, such as pesticides and ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — A research team has developed a broadband UV dual-comb spectrometer with which air pollutants can be continually measured and their reaction with the environment can be observed in real ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — Forensic and environmental experts have teamed up to develop a new scientific method to pinpoint microplastic pollution 'hotspots' in open ...
Apr. 9, 2024 — Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more fracture resistant and highly biodegradable even in sea water. The development provides ...
Apr. 9, 2024 — Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on earth. In Antarctica, pollution levels are even higher than previously ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial production have serious consequences for human health and are a strong indicator of overall air pollution levels. Many countries aim to reduce their ...
Apr. 5, 2024 — A new study reveals that PFAS re-emit into the air from crashing ocean waves at levels comparable to or greater than other sources, establishing a cyclical transport process for these 'forever ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — A new study throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather ...
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Asian Monsoon Lofts Ozone-Depleting Substances to Stratosphere
- Laser-Treated Cork Absorbs Oil for Carbon-Neutral Ocean Cleanup
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Coal Train Pollution Increases Health Risks and Disparities
- Fourteen Years After the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, Endemic Fishes Face an Uncertain Future
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Global Study Reveals Health Impacts of Airborne Trace Elements
- Exposure to Air Pollution During the First Two Years of Life Is Associated With Worse Attention Capacity in Children
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Scientists Develop Framework to Measure Plastic Emissions and Bolster U.N. Efforts to Reduce Pollution
- Plastic Pollution Can Kill Variety of Ocean Embryos
Monday, April 15, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Oxidant Pollutant Ozone Removes Mating Barriers Between Fly Species
- Chemicals Stored in Home Garages Linked to ALS Risk
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionizes Air Pollutant Analysis
- Microplastic 'hotspots' Identified in Long Island Sound
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- A Microbial Plastic Factory for High-Quality Green Plastic
- Tiny Plastic Particles Are Found Everywhere
Monday, April 8, 2024
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Plant-Based Plastic Releases Nine Times Less Microplastics Than Conventional Plastic
- California Leads U.S. Emissions of Little-Known Greenhouse Gas
- Water-Based Paints: Less Stinky, but Some Still Contain Potentially Hazardous Chemicals
- Are Universities Connected to Local Sustainability? A New Study Suggests Yes...and No.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- New Approach to Monitoring Freshwater Quality Can Identify Sources of Pollution, and Predict Their Effects
- Open Waste Burning Linked to Air Pollution in Northwestern Greenland
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
- Cool Paint Coatings Help Pedestrians Feel Up to 1.5 Degrees Celsius Cooler in Urban Setting
- A Self-Cleaning Wall Paint
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Asian Aerosols' Impact on Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
- Drought, Soil Desiccation Cracking, and Carbon Dioxide Emissions: An Overlooked Feedback Loop Exacerbating Climate Change
- Multiple Air Pollutants Linked to Asthma Symptoms in Children
- Curbing Coal-Burning Emissions Translates to Health Gains for Children
- New High-Performance Solar Cell Material
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- AI Analysis of Historical Satellite Images Show USSR Collapse in 1990s Increased Methane Emissions, Despite Lower Oil and Gas Production
- New Study Quantifies Health Impacts from Oil and Gas Flaring in U.S.
- Vehicle Brakes Produce Charged Particles That May Harm Public Health
- AI Making Waves in Marine Data Collection
- Air Filters and Scheduled Window Opening Can Reduce Classroom Pollution by Up to 36%
- Climate Policies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions Can Improve Children's Health, Save Money
Monday, March 11, 2024
- Study Explores Impacts of Arctic Warming on Daily Weather Patterns in the U.S.
- Halloween Toy Among Plastics Swallowed by Sea Turtles
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Short-Term Exposure to High Levels of Air Pollution Kills 1 Million Globally Every Year
- Harmful 'forever Chemicals' Removed from Water With New Electrocatalysis Method
- Plant Lavender, Marjoram and Ivy on Your Green Wall to Clean Up the Air
Monday, March 4, 2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
- Researchers Develop Novel Method to Photosynthesize Hydrogen Peroxide Using Water and Air
- How Air Pollution Can Harm Team Performance
- Study Finds Pesticide Use Linked to Parkinson's in Rocky Mountain, Great Plains Region
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
- You May Be Breathing in More Tiny Nanoparticles from Your Gas Stove Than from Car Exhaust
- Low-Temperature Plasma Used to Remove E. Coli from Hydroponically Grown Crops
Monday, February 26, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- Air Pollution Linked to More Signs of Alzheimer's in Brain
- New Cloud Model Could Help With Climate Research
- Highways Through Historically Redlined Areas Likely Cause Air Pollution Disparities Today
- Mercury Levels in Tuna Remain Nearly Unchanged Since 1971
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Plastic Recycling With a Protein Anchor
- Gulf Corals Still Suffering More Than a Decade After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Scientists Report
- Giant New Snake Species Identified in the Amazon
Friday, February 16, 2024
- Advanced Artificial Photosynthesis Catalyst Uses CO2 More Efficiently to Create Biodegradable Plastics
- New Study Finds Chemical Composition of US Air Pollution Changed Over Time
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Green Doesn't Always Mean Clean: Cleaning Products Urgently Need Better Regulation, Researchers Warn
- New Study Sheds New Light on Forests' Role in Climate and Water Cycle
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- 'Tiny Tornadoes' Around Leaves Spread Deadly Plant Pathogens
- Ambitious Roadmap for Circular Carbon Plastics Economy
- Death Toll Shows Extreme Air Pollution Events a Growing Urban Threat
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Monday, January 29, 2024
Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Permeable Pavements Could Reduce Coho-Killing Tire Pollutants
- Women Exposed to Toxic Metals May Experience Earlier Aging of Their Ovaries
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Microplastics May Be Accumulating Rapidly in Endangered Galápagos Penguins' Food Web
- A New Design Improves Water Decontamination Via Plasma Jet
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
- Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Study Could Lead to Overhaul of Cleanup Processes Worldwide
- Office Air Conditioning Can Reduce the Risk of Harm from Wildfire Smoke
Friday, January 19, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Let It Glow: Scientists Develop New Approach to Detect 'forever Chemicals' In Water
- US Air Pollution Rates on the Decline but Pockets of Inequities Remain
- Microplastics from Natural Fertilizers Are Blowing in the Wind More Often Than Once Thought