Protein oxidation reveals the environmental pollution level in Doñana National Park
Deep in the heart of a protected area like Doñana National Park, it is supposedly clean and free from pollution ...
Tag: Pollution/Remediation
Monitoring air quality after Fourth of July fireworks
The U.S. recently celebrated the Fourth of July with dazzling fireworks displays in many cities. After the "oohs" and "ahhs" ...
By cutting ozone pollution now, China could save 330,000 lives by 2050
Climate change could worsen ozone pollution; a study says it does not have to be thatCredit: Westervelt et al., 2019 ...
Chaos theory produces map for predicting paths of particles emitted into the atmosphere
Combining wind data with the fractal-like behavior that air particles take on in the atmosphere provides a way for determining ...
Australian ants prepared for ‘Insect Armageddon’
Credit: Associate Professor Heloise Gibb, La Trobe University Researchers studied ants in the Simpson Desert for 22 years and found ...
Field research in Turkmenistan’s highest mountain reveals high biological diversity
New open-access book presents a comprehensive report on the remarkable ecosystems of the Koytendag nature reserveCredit: Koytendag State Nature Reserve ...
Invasive parrots have varying impacts on European biodiversity, citizens and economy
Credit: ParrotNet Non-native parrots can cause substantial agricultural damage and threaten native biodiversity, although impacts vary strongly depending on where ...
Curbing indoor air pollution in India
Around the world, more than three billion people - nearly half the world's population - cook their food using solid ...
Better river basins network to protect biodiversity in Spain
Reservial Project: a pioneering initiativeCredit: Tony Herrera (New Water Culture Foundation, FNCA) The European eel (Anguilla anguilla), the freshwater blenny ...
Seeking sustainable solutions for Nashville’s organic wastes
University of Tennessee collaborates with Resource Capture on $40,000 grantCredit: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - An interdisciplinary ...
Study finds association between air pollution, coronary atherosclerosis
Paper suggests China may need to revise standard for nitrogen dioxide limits BUFFALO, N.Y. -- New research from the University ...
Researchers push for better policies around toxic chemicals
From high levels of lead found in school drinking water to industry sites releasing toxic heavy metals into the air, ...
Clemson researchers tie metabolic enzyme to obesity and fatty liver disease
The study was published in the Journal of Nutritional BiochemistryCredit: Pete Martin / College of Science CLEMSON, South Carolina - ...
Online calculator shows how trees can improve air quality and cut health costs
New tool will support planting initiatives by local authorities, NGOs and businessesCredit: CEH A new interactive online tool is set ...
Mussels are inspiring new technology that could help purify water and clean up oil spills
Mussels are notorious maritime stowaways known for damaging the hulls of boats, but these same adhesive properties have widespread engineering ...
20 overlooked benefits of distributed solar energy
Study outlines advantages of solar on rooftops, other developed areas A study released today provides the most complete list yet ...
Nitrogen from biosolids can help urban soils and plant growth
Credit: Odiney Alvarez-Campos The "zero waste" trend could have a friend in the form of biosolids. Biosolids are the materials ...
Pensoft welcomes Neotropical Biology & Conservation to its open-access journal portfolio
Eleven studies in the first issue demonstrate the modernized look & feel of the Brazil-born journal, as provided by the ...
Smoke from Canadian fires drifts into United States
Credit: NASA Canada has been battling a very active and destructive fire season on multiple fronts this year. A warming ...
Portland State study shows ways to reduce extreme heat in city neighborhoods
Credit: Portland State University Portland State study demonstrates how plants, trees and reflective materials can reduce extreme heat in city ...