Pollution could be sucking the youth out of you, quite literally
Our messy ways were bound to catch up to us at some point.
Tag: pollution
Earth’s carbon dioxide levels hasn’t been this high in mankind’s entire history
It's been almost 5 million years since CO2 levels were this high.
Humanity is making everything saltier around us, and it’s hurting the environment (and our infrastructure)
"We used to think about adding salts as not much of a problem," the authors say. "But we realized that ...
Driving to work? You’re probably inhaling dangerous chemicals
Better grab your bike or walk instead. But if you must drive, at least open the window.
In parts of Africa, a better economy means less pollution
Fewer people are using fires to manage land, which means less pollution.
Ocean life is suffering because we’re too loud, says new study
Fish aren't having a good time.
Higher levels of air pollution could damage mental health, at least in China
Dirty air is dirty air no matter where you are, so, probably not just in China.
In Poznan, Poland, eight clams get to decide if people in the city get water or not
They might be small, but these mussels shoulder tremendous responsibility.
Mollusks are the most plastic-filled seafood in the world
Bad news for sushi.
3D printing may be worse for your lungs than assumed
Nobody likes the fumes -- I hope?
We’re using flea treatments on our pets and it’s polluting rivers and streams
Researchers couldn't believe just how prevalent the pesticides were.
Unbreathable air could be driving plastic pollution — and your stomach is to blame
We have to tackle air pollution, not only because of our health
In an ongoing, burning climate crisis, Exxon Mobil plans surge in emissions, leaked documents show
Exxon Mobil planned to increase its annual carbon-dioxide emissions by as much as the output of the entire nation of ...
Newly-discovered enzyme cocktail paves the way towards infinitely recyclable plastic
Less trash and cheaper stuff? Sign me up.
Pollution is impairing the growth of trees in Siberia and the Arctic
That can't be good.
Pollution and climate change are driving ill-health across Europe, report finds
Europe needs more green and blue spaces to improve health and the environment.
Air pollution can contaminate your heart cells with metal nanoparticles from infancy
Good air is key for a good, healthy body.
A steep traffic toll in NYC would reduce traffic and pollution, study finds
There could be a solution for one of the most congested cities in the world.
Nanoplastics can contaminate plants, making them smaller, shorter
Plastic waste could impact our crops.
Half the world’s population are exposed to increasing air pollution, study shows
It is a threat to public health and economic progress