Tag: Pollution
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…
Appliance makers erase gas pollution warnings amid stove label fight
The home appliance industry is facing scrutiny over the safety of gas-burning stoves, with several companies now under…
Pig and poultry farming pollution scandal
Pollution from Pig and Poultry Farming Threatens Rivers and Wildlife, Report Finds A recent report from the Wildlife…
Citizen scientists locate plastic pollution hotspots
Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that is impacting coastlines across the globe. A recent study conducted by…
Starlink and Astronomers Are in a Light Pollution Standoff
Astronomy and satellite operations are at a crossroads, with conflicts arising over the use of the night sky.…
Wildfire smoke, air pollution, vaccine funding
Leslie Jamison has once again captured our attention with her latest essay on "the pain of perfectionism" in…
Air purifiers may reduce heart risks for people exposed to traffic pollution
Using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home has been shown to have a significant impact on…
What Can You Do About Nonpoint Source Pollution?
Nonpoint source pollution (NPS) remains a significant environmental concern, as it is challenging to pinpoint the exact sources…