Pollution News
April 7, 2025
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Apr. 3, 2025 Imagine a world where industrial waste isn't just reduced, it's turned into something useful. This kind of circular economy is already in the works for carbon. Now, researchers in energy, environmental & chemical engineering at Washington University ...
Apr. 4, 2025 Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new ...
Apr. 3, 2025 A unique carbon capture technology could offer a more cost-effective way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and turn it into clean, synthetic ...
Apr. 1, 2025 Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season. Now, a new study shows that as storms carry snow to the Rocky Mountains, they ...
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Apr. 1, 2025 Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers found when they collected dead hedgehogs to investigate ...
Apr. 1, 2025 A new study has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain ...
Mar. 31, 2025 Researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called 'forever chemicals.' A new ...
Mar. 31, 2025 People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly ...
Mar. 28, 2025 A new study measured water vapor in Greenland's air, collecting data crucial for improving climate models and forecasting Arctic ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) ...
Mar. 26, 2025 A new study uncovers a critical challenge in accurately classifying precipitation as rain or snow using surface weather data. Accurately identifying ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. This is one of the ...
Mar. 25, 2025 Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a ...
Mar. 24, 2025 Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous ...
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Mar. 24, 2025 When wildfires threaten communities, human health can be impacted as smoke distributes on the breeze, infiltrating various structures. To help people protect themselves and their families, ...
Mar. 20, 2025 A new study has discovered that birds in the Galapagos Islands are changing their behavior due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression. ...
Mar. 20, 2025 Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a poll finds. And living through such an event appears to make a big difference in ...
Mar. 18, 2025 The EPA's network consistently failed to capture air quality in communities of color across six major pollutants. The monitors are the key data source driving decisions about pollution ...
Mar. 18, 2025 Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by ...
Mar. 18, 2025 Researchers used community input to design Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) air-quality model experiments. Community asked for ACT policy simulations that convert 48% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ...
Mar. 17, 2025 In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when ...
Scientists Develop Solar-Powered Method to Convert Sewage Sludge Into Green Hydrogen and Animal Feed
Mar. 12, 2025 Scientists have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge -- a by-product of wastewater treatment -- into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for ...
Mar. 12, 2025 New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by ...
Mar. 11, 2025 Cloudy areas over oceans are reflecting less sunlight to space than ...
Mar. 11, 2025 Zeolites, crystalline materials widely used in the petrochemical industry, serve as pivotal catalysts in the production of fine chemicals, with aluminium being the source of active sites within ...
Mar. 11, 2025 Current methods to recycle plastics often use expensive catalysts, harsh conditions and produce toxic byproducts. New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled ...
Mar. 7, 2025 A new study focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia ...
Mar. 6, 2025 A collaborative research team has introduced a nitrogen-centric framework that explains the light-absorbing effects of atmospheric organic aerosols. This groundbreaking study reveals that ...
Mar. 3, 2025 London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is transforming children's journeys to school by making streets safer, improving perceptions of air quality and encouraging children to live ...
Feb. 27, 2025 Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs. Breathing in wildfire smoke or automobile-related city smog doesn't just ...
Feb. 27, 2025 Microscopic plastic pollutants drifting through the air are lodging in the lungs of birds, a new study finds. Researchers worldwide are increasingly alarmed by how pervasive these harmful particles ...
Feb. 26, 2025 Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, the major population hubs of their respective states, are much different places, but they both experience poor air quality and share valley topography that traps ...
Feb. 26, 2025 A microbiologist has written an article on the dangers posed by raw sewage in the seas around the ...
Feb. 26, 2025 Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study. The study looked at ...
Monday, March 24, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Galapagos Birds Exhibit 'road Rage' Due to Noise
- Weather Emergencies Affect Older Adults' Views on Climate and Health
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Whose Air Quality Are We Monitoring?
- Reusing Old Oil and Gas Wells May Offer Green Energy Storage Solution
- Adopting Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses Could Save Lives, Prevent Asthma
Monday, March 17, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Scientists Develop Solar-Powered Method to Convert Sewage Sludge Into Green Hydrogen and Animal Feed
- Delhi Air Pollution Worse Than Expected as Water Vapor Skews Figures
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Earth's 'dirty Mirror' Effect Is Accelerating Climate Change
- Researchers Unveil Comprehensive Zeolite Structures, Advancing Development of Catalysts for Petrochemical and Renewable Energy
- Plastic Recycling Gets a Breath of Fresh Air
Friday, March 7, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- How Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke May Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
- Birds Breathe in Dangerous Plastics -- And So Do We
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- An Emissions Tale of Two Cities: Salt Lake City Vs. Los Angeles
- Microbiologist Calls for Public Vigilance and Urgent Action on the Danger of Raw Sewage in UK Seas
- Microplastics in Ocean Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Study Reveals Extent of Ecological Damage from Niger Delta Oil Spills
- Air Inside Your Home May Be More Polluted Than Outside Due to Everyday Chemical Products
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Brake Pad Emissions Can Be More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust
- Air Pollution Exposure Late in Pregnancy Increases NICU Admission Risk
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Air Pollution Levels May Be Higher Inside Your Home Than Outside
- Nanoplastics at Lofty Heights
- Solar-Powered Device Captures Carbon Dioxide from Air to Make Sustainable Fuel
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Models Show Intensifying Wildfires in a Warming World Due to Changes in Vegetation and Humidity; Only a Minor Role for Lightning
- Engineered Animals Show New Way to Fight Mercury Pollution
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Thursday, February 6, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Clean Air Policies Having Unintended Impact Driving Up Wetland Methane Emissions by Up to 34 Million Tons
- Stormwater Pollution Sucked Up by Specialized Sponge
- One in Four Chance Per Year That Rocket Junk Will Enter Busy Airspace
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Coal Emissions Cost India Millions in Crop Damages
- Nanomaterials Are Emerging as a Powerful Tool for Coastal Oil Spill Cleanup
- New Device Uses Electrically Assisted Wind to Fight Fires
Monday, February 3, 2025
- Exposure to Air Pollution Associated With More Hospital Admissions for Lower Respiratory Infections
- We Have Underrated the Climate Effects of New Particles in Urban Areas
- Temperature, Rainfall and Tides Speed Glacier Flow on a Daily Basis
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Wildfire Smoke Can Carry Toxins Hundreds of Kilometers, Depositing Grime on Urban Structures, Surfaces
- Lead Contamination in Ancient Greece Points to Societal Change
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Friday, January 17, 2025
- Technology for Oxidizing Atmospheric Methane Won't Help the Climate
- Researcher Studies the Power of Native Plants to Combat Road Salt Pollution
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- How Climate Change May Alter Hydrology of Grassland Ecosystems
- Biochar Reduces the Risks of DDT-Contaminated Soil
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Saturday, January 11, 2025
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Thursday, December 26, 2024
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Monday, December 23, 2024
- Researchers Find Compromised Indoor Air in Homes Following Marshall Fire
- Months After Colorado's Marshall Fire, Residents of Surviving Homes Reported Health Symptoms, Poor Air Quality
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- For Optimal Marathon Performance, Check Training Plan, Gear, Nutrition, Weather -- And Air Quality?
- Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- How Loss of Urban Trees Affects Educational Outcomes
- Travelers Weigh in on Weight-Based Airfares for Eco-Friendly Skies
- Hyperspectral Imaging Lidar System Achieves Remote Plastic Identification
Monday, December 16, 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
- New Device Produces Critical Fertilizer Ingredient from Thin Air, Cutting Carbon Emissions
- Exposure to Remote Wildfire Smoke Drifting Across the US Linked to Increased Medical Visits for Heart and Lung Problems
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- New Chemical Structures Show Vastly Improved Carbon Capture Ability
- As Wildfires Intensify, Prolonged Exposure to Pollution Linked to Premature Death
- Researchers Reveal Key Factors Behind Japan's Plastic Waste Removal Rates in Rivers
- Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Veins That Bring Blood to the Heart
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- These Are Now the Smokiest Cities in America
- Aerosol Pollutants from Cooking May Last Longer in the Atmosphere
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Can Plastic-Eating Bugs Help With Our Microplastic Problem?
- Building Green and Blue Spaces, Such as Parks, in New Communities Is Crucial for Cleaner Air
- Regional, Racial, and Economic Disparities in Cancer Risk from Air Pollution Exposure Persist, but Improving, New Research Suggests
- Overlooked Emissions in California's Salton Sea Air Basin
Friday, November 29, 2024
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Making a Difference: Efficient Water Harvesting from Air Possible
- Shells, Teeth and Bones of 'weird and Wonderful Organisms' Provide Historical Environmental Clues
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Air Fryers Confirmed as Least Polluting Cooking Method
- Oil Spill Still Contaminating Sensitive Mauritius Mangroves Three Years On, Study Finds
Monday, November 25, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- The Factors Behind the Shifting Trends of Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke
- Climate Change and Air Pollution Could Risk 30 Million Lives Annually by 2100
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Thermochemical Tech Shows Promising Path for Building Heat
- Researchers Develop Crystals to Harvest Water from Air, Inspired by Desert Life
- Study Tracks PFAS, Microplastics Through Landfills and Wastewater Treatment Plants