New research points to an unexpected way plastic pollution may be influencing Earth’s climate system.…
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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.
The air around us may be carrying vastly more microscopic plastic than scientists ever realized.…
Scientists have discovered that wildfires emit far more air-polluting gases than earlier estimates suggested. These…
Scientists have found a way to trap and break down “forever chemicals” instead of just…
Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater. Water released…
Researchers have mapped the molecular changes that unfold as sunlight causes plastics to leach dissolved…
A sudden shift in global shipping routes created an accidental large-scale experiment that allowed scientists…
A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage…
Scientists found that toxic air can greatly reduce the protective effects of exercise, although it…
A study shows gas stoves significantly increase indoor nitrogen dioxide exposure, often surpassing health guidelines…
Millions of Americans live surprisingly close to fossil fuel infrastructure—not just oil wells and power…
A photosynthetic bacterium shows promise in capturing PFAS, offering new hope for microbial cleanup of…
An Edge Hill University (EHU) study found that the detected levels of PFAS chemicals do…
A rediscovered formula is changing how we understand the hidden journeys of airborne particles. Researchers…
Japanese scientists have found that a small change in plant proteins explains why pumpkins and…
A newly discovered enzyme motif reveals how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic, potentially…
Researchers estimate that approximately 8,500 tons of antibiotics enter river systems each year after passing…
Sylvester researchers have found that women living near Florida Superfund sites face a greater risk…