Stranded Whales & Dolphins Contained High Concentration of Toxicants

Medicine & Technology Aug 07, 2020

For the first time, researchers trace high concentrations of numerous toxicants in stranded whales and dolphins found in the coasts of Florida and North Carolina. Chemicals from fossil fuels and single-use plastics make their way into the marine environment and can be found in the fish and shrimp that dolphins and humans eat alike.

Scientist Forecast Worldwide Plastic Pollution by 2040

Jul 24, 2020

Waste pickers, or workers that collect plastic waste, have a significant impact on reducing plastic pollution. Twenty years from now, the 'business as usual' scenario will result in over a billion tons of plastic in the air, land, and sea if human behavior will not change.

Welsh Scientists Invent a Solvent-Free Machine That Can Safely Clean Toxic Chemicals in Water

Jul 01, 2020

Researchers from the Swansea University invent a solvent-free, toxic waste removing the machine that is 100% environmentally friendly.

Industrial Agriculture Has Been Blamed for the Insect Apocalypse, yet Scientists Say Insect Populations Continue to Thrive

Jun 22, 2020

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

Australian Scientists Explain How Light Pollution Is Harming Wildlife and Humans Alike

Jun 20, 2020

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.

Microplastic Pollution Rains on Protected National Parks and Has Become Airborne

Jun 12, 2020

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

Apr 22, 2020

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 Counties with Higher Levels of Air Pollution

Apr 08, 2020

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.

Urban Trees Reduce Pollution and Heatwaves

Feb 26, 2020

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

Jan 19, 2020

New evidence shows breathing diesel fumes inappropriately switches genes on and off

Plans of distributing reused drinking water to rural areas

Jan 06, 2020

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

Nov 27, 2019

Bars in Italy are starting to use pasta straws to help reduce the use of plastic straws.

Worms are Losing Weight: Food Security Risk

Oct 14, 2019

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

Oct 04, 2019

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

Oct 04, 2019

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