Pollution
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Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial ‘Planetary Boundary’
The level of chemical pollution on Earth has crossed a “planetary boundary” and now threatens global ecosystems that support all life, according to a new … Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial ‘Planetary Boundary’Read more
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Antarctic visitors threaten world’s largest remaining wilderness
The first Airbus A340 landed in Antarctica recently using an immense 10,000ft runway carved out of ice, designed to take tourist flights each carrying up … Antarctic visitors threaten world’s largest remaining wildernessRead more
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Toxic Train Crash Shows Plastics Industry Toll on Planet
Five weeks after the Norfolk Southern train disaster in the small town of East Palestine, Ohio, the company’s CEO Alan Shaw was grilled on Capitol … Toxic Train Crash Shows Plastics Industry Toll on PlanetRead more
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Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economy
The societal cost of using toxic PFAS or “forever chemicals” across the global economy totals about $17.5tn annually, a new analysis of the use of … Societal cost of ‘forever chemicals’ about $17.5tn across global economyRead more
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“Bomb Train” in Ohio Sickens Residents
Palestine, Ohio, fears of a wider health and environmental disaster are growing after a 150-car freight train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed and released toxic … “Bomb Train” in Ohio Sickens ResidentsRead more
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Derailed Ohio Train Released More Toxic Chemicals Than Initially Reported
In Ohio, fears of a wider health and environmental disaster are growing, after a freight train operated by Norfolk Southern crashed in the community of … Derailed Ohio Train Released More Toxic Chemicals Than Initially ReportedRead more
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How smartphones are killing the planet
Rising temperatures have led to a variety of adverse environmental effects such as the melting of the polar regions, wildfires, droughts and rising sea levels. … How smartphones are killing the planetRead more
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Breathing is going to get tougher
Not all pollution comes from people. When global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, harmful plant emissions and dust will also increase by as much … Breathing is going to get tougherRead more