Pollution

Cancer Epidemic in Waycross, Georgia? Why The Health Issue Continues

By Tony Park - Oct 25, 2016 08:11 AM EDT

Who and what is to blame for Waycross, Georgia's cases of children cancer?

Air Pollution Levels in World’s Poorest Cities Rising Alarmingly

By Jenn Loro - May 14, 2016 11:27 AM EDT

About 98% of people residing in the world’s poorest cities are exposed to alarming pollution levels beyond the WHO-recommended hazard benchmark according to a recent study. Air pollution is responsible for an increasing number of deaths resulting from cardiovascular and pulmonary-respiratory diseases in highly polluted cities in the developing world.

Cancer Is A Modern, Manmade Illness: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 10, 2016 11:53 AM EDT

Researchers conclude that pollution, diet and modern lifestyles have led to cancer, which is among the biggest killers in the world.

3D Printing to Tackle Pollution: Study

By Ajay Kadkol - Apr 07, 2016 01:45 PM EDT

With the elevation in the number of motor vehicles on the streets, the composition of harmful pollutants has been continuously rising. This has led a serious issue of cutting down of the pollutants. Therefore, a number of studies have been continuously undertaken to identify the amount of pollutants in the atmosphere. However, a team of researcher from the United States adopted a 3D technology to tackle the issue. Here’s how they did it.

Mexico City Implements Simple, 'No Circulation' Rule To Contain Pollution

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 03, 2016 07:36 AM EDT

From the coming Tuesday, Mexican authorities will implement a 'no circulation' policy to keep cars away from the road one day per week, as well as an additional Saturday every month.

Nations Set to Finalize “Powerful” Climate Document in Paris

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 12, 2015 09:53 AM EST

Delegates from around the world are very close to finalizing the first-ever world-changing climate deal.

Beijing Issues First-Ever ‘Red Alert’ due to Smog, Bad Air

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 07, 2015 04:21 PM EST

Beijing, the capital of China, has issued its first-ever "red alert" due to smog.

Super-Absorbent 3D Printed Bikini Can Clean Oceans

By Peter R - Oct 19, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

The bathing suit is made from a porous material called Sponge, developed at UC Riverside.

Marine Food Chains at the Verge of Breakdown, Reveals Study of World Oceans

By Kanika Gupta - Oct 13, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

Researchers have revealed that unless pollution from local sources and greenhouse emissions are drastically reduced, the ocean ecosystem faces a grave threat of being damaged by 2050

Hermit Crab Living Inside Toothpaste Cap Photo Highlights Extreme Marine Pollution

By Deepthi B - Sep 25, 2015 08:36 AM EDT

A viral photo of a hermit crab taking shelter inside a toothpaste cap sadly highlights the extent to which plastic pollution of the oceans is affecting the natural habitats of marine creatures.

New Study Warns Nine In 10 Sea Birds Ingested Plastic

By Peter R - Sep 01, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

The study portended a grim future for sea birds which could die of starvation due to plastic lodged in stomach.

10 New Species Discovered in 2014: Cartwheeling Spider, Psychedelic Sea Slug And More

By R. Siva Kumar - May 26, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

While 18,000 new species are discovered every year, most are being threatened due to pollution and poaching.

Global CO2 Levels Reach 2-million Year High, Emissions Officially Exceed Safe Global Limit

By Kamal Nayan - May 07, 2015 02:21 PM EDT

Carbon dioxide (CO2) has surpassed the 400 ppm milestone, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Wednesday. The accepted concentration that will keep our planet within the range of habitability is 350 parts per million (ppm).

Nearly Half of Americans Live With Harmful Levels of Air Pollution

By Peter R - May 01, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

The State of Air 2015 report showed that only six cities can be called cleanest. It also showed that 4 in 10 people live with harmful levels of air pollution.

How Air Pollution Causes Stroke and Shrinks Brain, Revealed

By Peter R - Apr 25, 2015 05:13 PM EDT

Particulate matter 2.5 are associated with an increased risk of stroke causing deep brain infarcts.

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