Turning The Tide on Plastic Pollution Requires a Bold Global Effort
We are at a tipping point. Plastic pollution is affecting planet, animal, and human health.
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Map shows rivers most at risk as drinking water warning issued
American Rivers has published a list of the most-endangered rivers in the U.S., and those in New Mexico placed as No. 1.
Sea plastics are causing embryos to "go wrong" and die
When exposed to high concentrations of plastic, none of the marine species' embryos remained viable.
Warning as microplastics escape gut to "infiltrate" brain
In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.
US map reveals hotspots of toxic "forever chemicals"
The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.
Warning over toxic "forever chemical" risk from high seafood diets
Certain species contained significantly higher concentrations of these toxic chemicals than others.
Cat and dog flea treatments are polluting rivers
Large quantities of anti-flea treatments end up being washed away down the drain and ending up in rivers, where they can harm wildlife.
More Microplastics Are Showing Up in Our Food
The more we look for microplastics, the more we find them—including in our food.
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Oceans send "forever chemicals" back to land
Researchers found that the chemicals actually reemit back into the air when large ocean waves crash.
Scientists reveal common household chemicals that are brain health risk
Children are particularly vulnerable to these chemicals, the researchers warned.
Air quality data reveals most polluted major US cities in 2023
Columbus, Ohio, was the most polluted major U.S. city for the second year running.
Our cells' batteries face "significant threat" from microplastics
Disruption caused by these plastic particles could increase our risk of everything from Alzheimer's disease to strokes.
Conservatives Should Own the Climate Issue
Liberals have come to own environmental issues. That is a problem in a two-party system, but it is also an opportunity for Republicans.
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"Worrying" remote ocean plastics study troubles scientists
"There should be considerably less plastics in this area," researcher Robby Rynek explained.
Climate Change Is Reversing Generations of Progress on Clean Air
There are places in this country where Americans are still waiting to be protected by their government from industrial waste.
Warning over car brakes releasing particles with "unknown" health effects
"We were also surprised that this has not really been studied given how common cars are in human societies," chemistry professor Jim Smith said.
Halloween "witch's finger" found in turtle's gut
"It's likely that turtles ingest the plastics that mostly closely resemble their foods," researcher Emily Duncan said.
Study finds gas stoves are bad for your health
As many as 10 quadrillion nano-scale particles were emitted per kilogram of cooking fuel, even more than a petrol or diesel car.
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Scientists reveal simple trick to reduce microplastics in your tap water
The surprising method can remove up to 90 percent of nano- and microplastics from drinking water.
Breathing in diesel fumes is crippling our immune systems
Not only can this exhaust affect the function of our white blood cells, but it may also trigger higher levels of inflammation.
Placenta study reveals troubling pervasiveness of microplastics
Microplastics were found in 100 percent of the placenta samples tested by researchers from the University of New Mexico.
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US Air Pollution Has Changed Its Chemical Makeup Since 2006
The study comes soon after the EPA made stricter regulations for fine particulate matter earlier this month, meaning it will now be easier to track.
Biden's New EPA Rule Will Only Make Global Air Quality Worse
The Biden administration is escalating its environmental policies from needlessly strict to totally nonsensical.
California bill for total ban on plastic bags slammed as "overreach"
Supporters of the bill say that it's a step toward better environmental policy in the state.
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US drinking water at risk as nitrogen pollution in river basins increases
A third of the world's drinking water could be scarce due to pollution by 2050, a new study has found.
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Mysterious California landfill fire raises major health fears
A reaction deep within Chiquita Canyon Landfill is releasing noxious gases and vapors, raising concerns for nearby residents.
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St. Lawrence River contaminated with toxic drugs
Caffeine, carbamazepine, diclofenac and ibuprofen were all found in the water, at particularly high concentrations near urban areas.
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Seattle's salmon death problem may be step nearer a solution
New permeable pavements may retain toxic chemicals shed from car tires, preventing them from leaking into streams where coho salmon spawn.
Putin allies face crisis as they run out of water
The water supply in the city of Sevastopol is shut off Tuesday and Wednesday due to pollution in the area.
Seal being choked by plastic ring finally freed after 6 years
Weighing over 440 pounds, the seal had been swimming around with the plastic around his neck for six years.