The amount of devastation caused by the Depleted Uranium (DU) weaponry used against Iraq during the consecutive US led wars is historically unprecedented in modern … Depleted Uranium and Radioactive Contamination in IraqRead more
Pollution
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Living near a forest keeps your amygdala healthier
Noise, pollution, and many people in a confined space: Life in a city can cause chronic stress. City dwellers are at a higher risk of … Living near a forest keeps your amygdala healthierRead more
Posted inEconomics / Multimedia / Pollution
Increased Pollution Does Not Bring More Jobs
Michael Ash is chair of the Economics department at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. — source therealnews.com
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Every Londoner breathing dangerous levels of toxic air particle
The research, based on the latest updated London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, shows that every area in the capital exceeds World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for … Every Londoner breathing dangerous levels of toxic air particleRead more
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Toxic Mercury is Accumulating in the Arctic Tundra
Vast amounts of toxic mercury are accumulating in the Arctic tundra, threatening the health and well-being of people, wildlife and waterways, according to a UMass … Toxic Mercury is Accumulating in the Arctic TundraRead more
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A million bottles a minute
A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute and the number will jump another 20% by 2021, creating an environmental crisis some … A million bottles a minuteRead more
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U.S. Military World’s Largest Polluter
Last week, mainstream media outlets gave minimal attention to the news that the U.S. Naval station in Virginia Beach had spilled an estimated 94,000 gallons … U.S. Military World’s Largest PolluterRead more
Posted inIndia / Pollution / ToMl
Ozone pollution another deadly contributor
On the eve of the World Environment Day, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has a word of caution: no one is safe from … Ozone pollution another deadly contributorRead more
Posted inAutomobiles / Fossil fuel / Pollution / ToMl
Soot particles from GDI engines
Worldwide, three new cars roll off the line every second – that’s 73 cars and 18 million utility vehicles per year. Most run on gasoline. … Soot particles from GDI enginesRead more
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Nitrogen oxide from diesel vehicles killed a lot of people in 2015
When Volkswagen’s diesel scandal broke in 2015, much was made of how the cars spewed the pollutant nitrogen oxide (NOx) in dramatic excess of regulators’ … Nitrogen oxide from diesel vehicles killed a lot of people in 2015Read more