The 1989 spill, which poured at least 11 million gallons of crude oil into the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, stands as an example … 21 years later oil still pollutes Prince William SoundRead more
Pollution
Posted inCO2 / Pollution
The oceans are getting louder
Here is another consequence of rising carbon dioxide emissions: the oceans are getting louder. It has long been known that chemical compounds in seawater, including … The oceans are getting louderRead more
Posted inOil / Pollution / USA Empire
Fracking and the Environment in USA
New evidence has emerged possibly linking natural gas drilling to groundwater contamination. ProPublica reports federal officials in Wyoming have found that at least three water … Fracking and the Environment in USARead more
Posted inBiodiversity / Pollution / Whale
The Pitch of Blue Whale Songs is Declining Around the World
The sound level of songs blue whales sing across the vast expanses of the ocean to attract potential mates has been steadily creeping downward for … The Pitch of Blue Whale Songs is Declining Around the WorldRead more
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Mercury also kill polar bears
It has long been known that mercury, which finds its way into snow and water from such human sources as coal-burning power plants, incinerators, and … Mercury also kill polar bearsRead more
Posted inOil / Pollution
Shell has agreed to pay a $15.5 million settlement Ogoni people
The oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to pay a $15.5 million settlement to avoid a trial over its alleged involvement in human rights … Shell has agreed to pay a $15.5 million settlement Ogoni peopleRead more
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Shipwreck killing whales
Toxic waste from a ship which went down off the coast in southern Madagascar in August has had severe impacts on the health of local … Shipwreck killing whalesRead more
Posted inPlastic / Pollution
What birds eat?
These photographs of albatross chicks were made in September, 2009, on Midway Atoll, a tiny stretch of sand and coral near the middle of the … What birds eat?Read more
Posted inCoal / Pollution / USA Empire
There is no easy solution to pollution
For years, residents here complained about the yellow smoke pouring from the tall chimneys of the nearby coal-fired power plant, which left a film on … There is no easy solution to pollutionRead more
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The Deadly Silence of an American Corporation
Grace knew before they bought the mine in 1963 that there was asbestos there. It was actually a draw. They thought they might be able … The Deadly Silence of an American CorporationRead more