Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of chemical plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities. So when one of the worst storms in American … Harvey triggered the release of more than a million pounds of toxic pollutantsRead more
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Reducing Risk in California Extraction
New research shows that low-income communities and communities of color that are most impacted by oil and gas extraction (Frontline Communities) in California are at … Reducing Risk in California ExtractionRead more
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Air pollution troubles Chess players
Here’s something else chess players need to keep in check: air pollution. That’s the bottom line of a newly published study co-authored by an MIT … Air pollution troubles Chess playersRead more
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Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particles
Ultrafine particles form during combustion processes, for example when wood or biomass is burned, as well as in power and industrial plants. Alongside road traffic, … Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particlesRead more
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Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whales
A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C. , including the … Toxic toilet paper and long-lasting chemicals found in endangered killer whalesRead more
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90% of all U.S. coal plants are contaminating groundwater
More than 90 percent of the country’s coal plants are contaminating water across 43 states, according to a new report. And nearly half of them … 90% of all U.S. coal plants are contaminating groundwaterRead more
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Eating Too Much Protein Makes Pollutant Problem in the U.S.
In the U.S., people eat more protein than they need to. And though it might not be bad for human health, this excess does pose … Eating Too Much Protein Makes Pollutant Problem in the U.S.Read more
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Fashion’s Dirty Little Secret
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Link between air pollution and child brain development strengthened
Air pollution is not just a problem for lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study … Link between air pollution and child brain development strengthenedRead more