Pollution
China’s changing diet is increasing air pollution – and leading to more premature deaths
More people are eating meat in China, leading to farmers using more fertilizers.
There’s a million times more microplastic in the ocean than we thought
We thought microplastics were a big problem... but they're a huge one.
The European Union can and must decarbonize its transport sector: here’s how
A business-as-usual scenario is no longer viable, according to the EU's Science Advisory Council.
Airplanes are making the birds scream louder
Have you ever tried sending a mating call when there's a plane nearby? It's the worst.
Carbon emission growth rates go down, overall emissions reach record highs (again)
"When the good news is that emissions growth is slower than last year, we need help," the researchers explain.
Leaf blowers are not only annoying but also bad for you (and the environment)
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
Plastic-hunting barge cleans up world’s rivers
The aim of the project is to clean 1.000 of the world's most polluted rivers
Coca-Cola labeled once more as worst plastic polluter
Global audit found the company responsible for over 11,000 pieces of plastic collected during a full day cleanup.
New catalyst nanoparticle turns plastic waste into high-quality hydrocarbons for oils, waxes, cosmetics
Sick of plastic waste? So are these researchers.
China’s coal power plants are getting cleaner, study shows
There are some good news from China, but it's not all rosy.
There’s a newly found responsible for ocean plastic waste — merchant ships
Despite initially thought to come from land, most plastic debris in the sea can be linked to merchant ships, according to a new study which analyzed plastic bottles and containers...
Great Lakes sediments show high levels of microplastic contamination
Plastics are one of the most widespread contaminants on Earth -- and every bit of it was made by humans.
Greenland set to accelerate sea level change in the near future
Investment idea: pool air mattresses.
Black carbon pollution can reach the placenta, new study shows
Yet another problem associated with pollution.
Plastic pollution is now in the fossil record
Plastic deposits in the soil have increased exponentially sine WWII, doubling every 15 years.
What light pollution is and what we can do about it
It's not like you could just flip a switch and... oh.
Like fossils: half a century of plastics are buried in layers of sediment
It's a depressing hallmark of human activity.
Satellite shows cloud of carbon monoxide pollution from Amazon fires
Consequences of the Amazon fires continue to pop up.
Stormwater could release contaminants to ground and surface water
While giving a sense of cleansing in any city, rainstorms usually cause substances in buildings, streets, and sidewalks to wash off into the drain. This can cause contaminants to end...
