Coral study traces excess nitrogen to Maui wastewater treatment facility
Nutrient pollution has been blamed for algal blooms and degradation of coral reefs along Maui's west coastCredit: Peter Swarzenski, USGS ...
Tag: Pollution/Remediation
Researchers tap rare pristine air to reveal pollution’s impact
Credit: Video courtesy of PNNL Five years ago, researchers spent three hours packed aboard a steamy Gulfstream-1 research aircraft as ...
Grant will allow scientists to study how prairie strips on farms affect soil over time
Credit: Lisa Schulte Moore AMES, Iowa - Researchers at Iowa State University will test how the environmental benefits of planting ...
Human activity disrupting iconic African ecosystem, Syracuse biologist finds
Syracuse University professor notes up to 75-percent drop in larger wildlife species populations in parts of Serengeti-Mara ecosystemCredit: Syracuse University ...
Air pollution caused by corn production increases mortality rate in US
New paper presents how researchers have estimated for the first time the health damages caused by corn production A new ...
Be the change you want to see in the world
How individuals can help save the planet from climate catastrophe with a guiding handCredit: HOPE Project Individuals have as big ...
$2.9 million grant to help extract clean irrigation water from fracking wastewater
Michigan State University will share almost $3 million to develop a freshwater recovery system to extract clean irrigation water from ...
Ocean visions: Leading institutions gather to cultivate scalable, science-driven solutions
ATLANTA, March 29, 2019 - Leading ocean science and engineering institutions are joining forces to create Ocean Visions, an innovative ...
Air quality to remain a problem in India despite pollution control policies
According to an independent study released today by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Council on ...
Sea anemones are ingesting plastic microfibers
Tiny fragments of plastic in the ocean are consumed by sea anemones along with their foodCredit: Manoela Romanó de Orte ...
Illuminating water filtration
Researchers using ultrabright X-rays reveal the molecular structure of membranes used to purify seawater into drinking waterCredit: Brookhaven National Laboratory ...
KIT expert comments on current topic: Trade war imperils Amazon rainforest
Last year, the United States of America imposed tariffs of up to 25% on goods imported from China. The Chinese ...
Genetic tagging may help conserve the world’s wildlife
Research by UAlberta ecologists suggests studying DNA signatures is a 'one-stop-shop' for wildlife conservationCredit: Clayton Lamb Tracking animals using DNA ...
Air quality agencies can breathe easier about current emissions regulations
As air quality improves, the invisible chemistry happening in the air around us is changing. Skies should clear up as ...
Smartphone test spots poisoned water risk to millions of lives
Credit: Marie-Anne Robertson A smartphone device could help millions of people avoid drinking water contaminated by arsenic. Researchers have developed ...
Land conservation helps local economies grow
New England-wide analysis shows gains in employment follow gains in land protection Land conservation modestly increases employment rates, a traditional ...
Sometimes it’s not good to be green
Greening of lakes will significantly increase greenhouse gas emissionsCredit: John A. Downing/Minnesota Sea Grant The good news is global and ...
Scientists turn back evolutionary clock to develop high-CO2-tolerant microalgae
Credit: WEI Li The rapid elevation of atmospheric carbon dioxide level has led to global warming and ocean acidification. Microalgae, ...
Particulate air pollution linked with reduced sperm production in mice
NEW ORLEANS--Exposure to tiny air pollution particles may lead to reduced sperm production, suggests new research in mice to be ...
Breakthrough in air purification with a catalyst that works at room temperature
Turning ammonia into harmless substances using gold nanoparticles on a metal oxide frameworkCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Researchers ...