Research Finds Dolphins With Elevated Mercury Levels in Florida and Georgia, USScience
Research Finds Dolphins With Elevated Mercury Levels in Florida and Georgia, US
By NIST In a study with potential implications for the oceans and human health, scientists reported elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast,…
SourceJune 14, 2024
Full articleLow-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s healthNews
Low-cost sensors: a game changer for global air quality monitoring and people’s health
In a bid to address the growing concerns over air pollution's impact on health and the environment, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has unveiled a…
Adrian AlexandreJune 13, 2024
Full articleResearch signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warmingScience
Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming
By University of Bristol A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth’s…
SourceJune 11, 2024
Full articleAir pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: studyNews
Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: study
Singapore, Singapore (AFP) - Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980…
SourceJune 10, 2024
Full articleOlympic test event in Seine cancelled after heavy rainNews
Olympic test event in Seine cancelled after heavy rain
Paris, France (AFP) - An open water swimming test event scheduled for next week in the Seine has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall, the…
SourceJune 7, 2024
Full articleClimate Change Will Make Air Pollution Worse. Here’s How.Climate
Climate Change Will Make Air Pollution Worse. Here’s How.
By Matt Shipman | North Carolina State University A new study finds climate change is likely to make upward spikes of ozone at ground level…
SourceJune 6, 2024
Full articleMammoth waste problem a test of resolveNews
Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve
By Chandan Nandy, 360info in Sonipat As solid waste mounts in developing countries, the authorities must adopt innovative and effective solutions. Days after winning a massive electoral…
SourceJune 6, 2024
Full articleReport card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problemClimate
Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problem
By Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian and Queensland govts have made little progress in cutting Reef water pollution in two years, will miss 2025 pollution…
SourceMay 30, 2024
Full articlePrenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risksScience
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks
By University of Bristol A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once…
SourceMay 30, 2024
Full articleMost bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agencyNews
Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agency
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - Most of Europe's bathing sites are safe to swim in, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Tuesday, with around…
SourceMay 28, 2024
Full articlePhilippines deploys river rangers in battle against plasticNews
Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plastic
Manila, Philippines | AFP - Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he…
SourceMay 28, 2024
Full articleChina emissions fall in March, may have peaked: reportNews
China emissions fall in March, may have peaked: report
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP - China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the…
SourceMay 28, 2024
Full articleEurope’s water contamined by PFAS chemical: NGOsNews
Europe’s water contamined by PFAS chemical: NGOs
Paris, France | AFP - Europe's rivers, lakes and groundwater are riddled with "alarming" levels of a persistent man-made 'forever chemical' linked to synthetic pesticides,…
SourceMay 27, 2024
Full articleCancer drug pollution is a growing global concernClimate
Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern
By Valérie S. Langlois and Diana Castañeda-Cortés | The Conversation As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at…
SourceMay 18, 2024
Full articleStudy suggests that air pollution promotes inflammation in the brain, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing risk of dementiaScience
Study suggests that air pollution promotes inflammation in the brain, accelerating cognitive decline and increasing risk of dementia
By University of Copenhagen, The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences This is the first study in Denmark showing a link between air pollution and…
SourceMay 17, 2024
Full articleRaw sewage pumped into England’s largest lake due to faultNews
Raw sewage pumped into England’s largest lake due to fault
London, United Kingdom (AFP) - Raw sewage was released into Windermere, England's largest and best-known lake, over a 10-hour period after a fault caused pumps…
SourceMay 15, 2024
Full articleNew ‘forever chemical’ cleanup strategy discoveredScience
New ‘forever chemical’ cleanup strategy discovered
By David DANELSKI | University of California - Riverside As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracks down on insidious “forever chemical” pollution in the environment,…
SourceMay 15, 2024
Full articleClimate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of yearsScience
Climate change and mercury pollution stressed plants for millions of years
by Utrecht University 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…
SourceMay 1, 2024
Full articleGlobal warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds
In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024
Full articleLight pollution: mitigation measures for environmental protectionScience
Light pollution: mitigation measures for environmental protection
Light pollution has become an increasingly concerning environmental issue that not only affects our view of the night sky but also has broader implications for…
Adrian AlexandreDecember 12, 2023
Full articleA novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologiesNewsScience
A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologies
Marine plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our oceans and marine life, necessitating innovative solutions to address the growing crisis. In response to the…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2023
Full article