Plastics are infiltrating deep-sea sediments. Geoscientists aim to trace their origins and impacts to aid…
Browsing: Pollution
Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, negatively impacting air, water, soil, and living organisms. It can result from industrial activities, transportation, agriculture, waste disposal, and even household products. Common types include air pollution from fossil fuel emissions, plastic and chemical pollution in oceans, and nutrient runoff that leads to waterway degradation. Pollution poses serious health risks to humans and ecosystems, contributing to issues like respiratory diseases, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Scientific research on pollution focuses on identifying sources, measuring impacts, and developing sustainable solutions to mitigate its effects.
Windy regions high in the atmosphere can transport pollutants like dust or soot thousands of…
Findings could help explain how air pollutants interact with the atmosphere. Researchers at the University…
Microbiologists have found a way to use bacteria to trap microplastics, removing them from the…
Polymer-eating enzymes embedded in plastic allow programmed degradation. Biodegradable plastics have been advertised as one…
Rising seas and inland-surging seawater are leaving behind the debris of dying forests. Now, 35…
International study shows that freshwater polluted by fecal material can be determined more quickly and…
Though noise may change moment by moment for humans, it has a more lasting effect…
The Holuhraun volcanic eruption in Iceland led to a significant rise in respiratory issues due…
Turning Wastewater into Hydrogen Fuel with Sunlight Hydrogen is a pollution-free energy source when it’s…
Expansive Study Shows Seagrass Meadows Can Buffer Ocean Acidification Spanning six years and seven seagrass…
Call for More Research on Sunscreen Impact More research is needed on the environmental impact…
Like rings in a tree trunk, a narwhal’s tusk provides a window into changing conditions…
Global Pesticide Use Is Set to Increase A global map of agricultural land across 168…
Research finds EPA underestimates methane emissions from oil and gas production. The Environmental Protection Agency…
NJIT researchers found that microplastics in wastewater can host biofilms rich in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and…
PAHs from pollution sources like coal plants degrade in sunlight into potentially more toxic by-products. …
PNNL-developed solvent breaks barriers, captures carbon for less than industrial counterparts. As part of a…