Plastic junk sounds like tasty food to some whales
Animals like whales that hunt in the dark depths of the ocean using sonar may not be able to tell junk from squids, researchers find.
Mussels inspire sticky way to clean up plastic waste
Researchers have bioengineered mussel-inspired sticky microorganisms to help break down plastic waste.
Catalyst breaks down drugs polluting water
“This work presents a low-cost, broadly applicable, safe, and sustainable solution for purification of pharmaceutical-contaminated waters…”
There’s a big disconnect between beef eaters and pollution
People eating beef are less likely to live near the industry’s pollution, according to new research.
New method removes 98% of nanoplastics from water
“Nanoplastics can disrupt aquatic ecosystems and enter the food chain, posing risks to both wildlife and humans.”
Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution
The manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of pollution from a sub-class of “forever chemicals.”
‘Downwind’ states face greater air pollution burden
A recent Supreme Court decision complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on “downwind” states.
‘Downwind’ states face greater air pollution burden
A recent Supreme Court decision complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on “downwind” states.
Are nail salon chemicals bad for health?
An expert digs into the mysteries around fragrance chemicals and how to better protect nail salon workers’ health.
Are nail salon chemicals bad for health?
An expert digs into the mysteries around fragrance chemicals and how to better protect nail salon workers’ health.