Tags: Pollution

Science and the Media Have Opposite Views on the ‘Insect Apocalypse.’ Who’s Right?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.22.2020 05:28 AM

The media has put the spotlight on insect population declines caused by industrial farming, yet scientists argue what the real causes are.

Experts Explain Why We Need to Flick the Switch On Light Pollution

06.20.2020 05:57 AM

Light pollution is affecting numerous species in ways most people are unaware of since light companies have told us we need more light in our homes and cities.

Scientists Trace Microplastic Pollution Almost Everywhere, It's Become Airborne

06.12.2020 00:54 AM

Scientists discover a surprising amount of microplastic, making its way in the air we breathe and rain that even affects isolated national parks.

Microplastics Found in the Antarctic Sea Ice; Pollution Harming Creatures at the Base of the Food Chain, Scientists Say

04.22.2020 22:25 PM

Oh no! Scientists have discovered microplastics in a block of Antarctic sea ice drilled in 2009. The discovery is proof that human pollution has now reached even the remote areas on Earth, affecting even the tiniest of creatures. Click the link above to read the full story.

COVID-19 Patients are More Likely to Die in US County with Higher Levels of Air Pollution

COVID-19 Patients are More Likely to Die in US Counties with Higher Levels of Air Pollution

04.08.2020 00:38 AM

New research suggests that coronavirus patients that live in areas in United States with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to die from the infection.

Planting trees in the city is more important than you can imagine

Urban Trees Reduce Pollution and Heatwaves

02.26.2020 21:22 PM

Instead of constructing buildings and roads, it's hightime for people in the urban regions to think about planting trees as they reduce pollution and protect us from heatwaves.

Study Shows Air Pollution Can Mess With Our DNA

01.19.2020 19:00 PM

New evidence shows breathing diesel fumes inappropriately switches genes on and off Air pollution makes it difficult to breathe and it can also increase the blood pressure and heart rate of the person.

Plans of distributing reused drinking water to rural areas

01.06.2020 07:50 AM

As safe drinking water are becoming more and more difficult to get, scientists are proposing reused drinking water to be distributed to rural areas.

Italy is Now Using Pasta Straws to Help Reduce Plastic Waste

11.27.2019 10:10 AM

Bars in Italy are starting to use pasta straws to help reduce the use of plastic straws. The European Union voted to ban single-use plastic items throughout the EU by 2021 in their effort to cut down on ocean plastic.

Worms are Losing Weight: Food Security Risk

10.14.2019 05:51 AM

Worms have been found to lose weight when placed in soil contaminated with microplastics, potentially affecting their role in agriculture.

Ecobrick: Ingenious Way of Reusing Plastics

10.04.2019 06:12 AM

The call to recycle and reuse plastics has intensified and the ecobrick may be the key to saving the planet.

Poisonous Pollution Diverted Into The Ocean Through ‘Cheat Devices’ on Ships

10.04.2019 05:22 AM

The experts say that such diversion of pollutants into the ocean could ppose devastating effects of the wildlife.

Mental Health Issues In Children May Be Caused by Air Pollution

09.28.2019 10:36 AM

New studies from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital highlights the relationship between the mental health of children and their exposure to air pollution.

Chemical Companies Battle in Congressional Hearing Regarding Pollution

09.21.2019 12:50 PM

DuPont, 3M and Chemours argue over the responsibility of cleanup. (Photo : Cheryl Hogue/C&EN) In a congressional hearing held earlier this month, executives from American conglomerates DuPont, Chemours, and 3M told congress that they are not and should not be held responsible for the country's per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, pollution.