Tag: Pollution
Methane surge in 2020 was linked to lower pollution during lockdowns
Unlocking the Relationship Between Covid Lockdowns and Methane Surge Lockdowns in 2020 led to lower emissions of nitrogen…
The State of Ocean Plastic Pollution In 2026
They emphasized the importance of community engagement and education in building successful recycling systems. Delterra believes that empowering…
Particle pollution from wildfire smoke tied to 24,100 U.S. deaths annually
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has shed light on the devastating impact of chronic…
Ants attack their nest-mates because pollution changes their smell
Harvester ants attack nest-mates whose scent they don’t recogniseJorgeOrtiz_1976/Shutters​tock Recent studies have revealed that common air pollutants such…
This Free Air Quality Experiment Reveals Air Pollution
While air pollution is often undetectable by the naked eye, a remarkable classroom experiment brings its effects to…
Air Pollution Linked to Higher ALS Risk And Faster Decline : ScienceAlert
Study Shows Link Between Air Pollution and Motor Neurone Disease Stephen Hawking, the renowned scientist who battled amyotrophic…
Trump’s EPA could limit its own ability to use new science to strengthen air pollution rules
However, the EPA has traditionally done so, recognizing that new scientific knowledge may warrant updates to regulations. This…
Plastic Pollution Will More than Double by 2040, Yielding a Garbage Truck’s Worth of Waste Each Second
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts warns that unless immediate action is taken, an estimated 280…
More cities are seeing PFAS pollution in drinking water. Here’s what Louisville found : Shots
The George Rogers Clark Memorial bridge crosses the Ohio River to Louisville, Kentucky. Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images…
Half Wasted: Fertilizer Overuse, Pollution, and the Global Nitrogen Cycle
Fertilizer Overuse: A Major Source of Pollution in Agriculture When discussing pollution sources, agriculture may not immediately come…
Five Essential Books on Plastic, Power, and Pollution
Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that is gaining more attention in recent years. With big oil companies…
This Pennsylvania settlement could set the standard for preventing tiny plastic pellet pollution
Given the detrimental effects of plastics on the environment and human health, the legal victory for Three Rivers…