Life
Recognizing Hidden Pollution in Rivers This Spring
As spring invites outdoor activities, it's essential to remain vigilant about river pollution, which may not be visible to the naked eye.
editorial-staff about 8 hours ago
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22 articles tagged with "pollution"
Politics
Penguins as Bioindicators: A Study on the Global Spread of PFAS Chemicals
Recent research indicates that newer PFAS chemicals, designed as safer alternatives, are still pervasive in the environment, raising concerns for wildlife and human health.
editorial-staff 2 days ago
Life
Bacteria are weaving forever chemicals directly into their cell membranes, study finds
Strategic angle: New research reveals how bacteria incorporate persistent pollutants into their biology.
editorial-staff 4 days ago
Life
Briefing: Male fish lose their learning edge in drug-polluted waters, research reveals
Strategic angle: A common antidepressant detected in rivers and streams worldwide is disrupting how fish learn, with significant implications for aquatic ecosystems.
editorial-staff 9 days ago
Money
Briefing: Oyster Shell Material Helps Clean Up Water Polluted With Rare Earth Elements
Strategic angle: Innovative use of oyster shell material shows promise in addressing pollution from rare earth elements.
editorial-staff 11 days ago
Life
Briefing: Birds of prey act as sentinels to warn of forever chemicals
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how raptors indicate the presence of harmful PFAS in the environment.
editorial-staff 15 days ago
Life
Briefing: Discarded oyster shells may pull rare earth metals from polluted water
Strategic angle: New research from Trinity College Dublin reveals an eco-friendly method for removing pollutants using oyster shells.
editorial-staff 15 days ago
Life
Briefing: Are mercury levels elevated across US conservation lands?
Strategic angle: A study reveals varying risks to wildlife from mercury pollution in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
editorial-staff 17 days ago
Politics
Three Indian cities among top four most polluted, says report
Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to a report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
editorial-staff Updated 18 days ago
Life
Briefing: Eel fisher takes on authorities at Belfast court over pollution in UK’s largest lake
Strategic angle: Declan Conlon will argue officials have failed to act despite clear evidence of the ecological collapse of Lough Neagh.
editorial-staff 18 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Nestlé goes on trial over 'immeasurable' microplastic pollution of water bottle dumps
Strategic angle: The food industry giant faces legal action for illegally dumping plastic bottles that contaminated soil and water resources.
editorial-staff 18 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, and Industrial Chemicals Found Everywhere in Seawater
Strategic angle: Analysis reveals alarming levels of chemical compounds in oceans worldwide.
editorial-staff 20 days ago
Life
Briefing: Hidden antibiotics in river fish spark new food safety fears
Strategic angle: Antibiotics accumulating in a Brazilian river raise concerns over human exposure through contaminated fish.
editorial-staff 20 days ago
Life
Briefing: Chemical pollutants are rife across the world’s oceans
Strategic angle: A new study reveals alarming levels of chemical pollutants affecting marine ecosystems globally.
editorial-staff 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: Realtime pollution alerts needed on Windermere, campaigners say after boy nearly dies
Strategic angle: Campaigners urge for immediate pollution alerts following a serious health incident involving a young boy.
editorial-staff 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: Could reduced air pollution from climate mitigation boost crop yields and lower hunger risk?
Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.
editorial-staff 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: Eaton fire sent a pollution wave across Los Angeles, study shows
Strategic angle: A new study reveals the 2025 Eaton fire significantly increased carbon monoxide and particulate matter levels in Los Angeles.
editorial-staff 27 days ago
Life
Briefing: Why swimmers still dive in: Research shows how UK communities navigate polluted waters
Strategic angle: More than 7.5 million people immerse themselves in lakes, rivers, seas and lidos every year in the UK, despite pollution risks.
editorial-staff 28 days ago
Life
Briefing: Simple water trick cuts diesel engine pollution by over 60%
Strategic angle: Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel.
editorial-staff 28 days ago
Life
Briefing: Improperly disposed wet wipes could shed microplastics in rivers
Strategic angle: Wet wipes, often flushed down toilets, may contribute to microplastic pollution in waterways.
editorial-staff 28 days ago
Life
Briefing: Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people's exposure to pollutants like 'forever chemicals'
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how wearable technology can monitor environmental pollutants in daily life.
editorial-staff about 1 month ago
Money
Regulatory Rollbacks Leave Coal Plants with Compliance Capability
Despite the Trump administration's weakening of air pollution rules, the EPA's findings reveal that most US coal plants could meet existing standards.
editorial-staff about 1 month ago