Ozone is a gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Many studies have described ozone in the stratosphere, and its role in shielding people from the … Lesser known ozone layer’s outsized role in planet warmingRead more
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Pharmaceutical pollution in the world’s rivers
The new study looked at 258 rivers across the globe, including the Thames in London and the Amazon in Brazil, to measure the presence of … Pharmaceutical pollution in the world’s riversRead more
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Indigenous Resistance to Resource Colonization Worldwide
the fire started, I believe, Tuesday. We got the alert. It was really rapid, within like 15 minutes. There were like four — three or … Indigenous Resistance to Resource Colonization WorldwideRead more
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Nebraska ethanol plant turned seeds into toxic waste
Jody Weible keeps a jar on her front porch that she refuses to open, because the smell would make her eyes water and her throat … Nebraska ethanol plant turned seeds into toxic wasteRead more
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Rich countries are illegally exporting plastic trash to poor countries
At the beginning of last year, 187 countries took steps to limit the export of plastic trash from wealthy to developing countries. It’s not working … Rich countries are illegally exporting plastic trash to poor countriesRead more
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Black people are dying from coronavirus — air pollution is one of the main culprits
During the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re hearing often from our leaders that “we’re all in this together.” While true, some of us are … Black people are dying from coronavirus — air pollution is one of the main culpritsRead more
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Air pollution makes it tough for pollinators to stop and smell the flowers
Common air pollutants such as those found in car exhaust fumes react with floral scents, leading to reduced pollination by insects, according to new research. … Air pollution makes it tough for pollinators to stop and smell the flowersRead more
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How a powerful company convinced Georgia to let it bury toxic waste in groundwater
For the past several years, Georgia Power has gone to great lengths to skirt the federal rule requiring coal-fired power plants to safely dispose of … How a powerful company convinced Georgia to let it bury toxic waste in groundwaterRead more
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Proprietary Software is Pollution
Proprietary waste It remains mostly unnoticed that proprietary (non-free) technology is an indirect but enormous contributor to planetary pollution through e-waste and inefficiency. If you … Proprietary Software is PollutionRead more
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Clothes dryers are an underappreciated source of airborne microfibers
Although it’s known that washing clothes releases microfibers into wastewater, it’s unclear how drying impacts the environment. Now, a pilot study in ACS’ Environmental Science … Clothes dryers are an underappreciated source of airborne microfibersRead more