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06/08/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Celebrate, but not with glitter: Glitter is a toxic pollutant that should be banned, warn scientists
Glitter is tiny, sparkly and festive, but these minuscule particles are harmful to the environment. According to experts, glitter should be banned to protect oceans and marine life. Why is glitter bad for the environment? Glitter particles are very small, and marine animals often mistake them for food. This is bad because microplastics like glitter can […]
03/12/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows cuttlefish can also pass “marshmallow test” designed for children
It’s a well-known fact that dogs and primates are some of the most clever animals on the planet. Dolphins are also known for their intelligence. But according to an interesting study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, cephalopods like cuttlefish can give other smart creatures a run for their money. Researchers reported that cuttlefish can […]
11/19/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Cut down your plastic footprint: 3 Ways to protect yourself from TOXIC plastic products
Plastic is a versatile material, but it’s also one of the most dangerous to your health. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, the majority of plastic products you use every day are full of toxic chemicals. Common plastic products contain various toxins Plastic waste continues to accumulate across the planet, with […]
10/08/2020
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By Zoey Sky
China’s 10-year effort to fight aerosol pollution may be linked to warming in the northern hemisphere
Country-wide efforts to address pollution are necessary for ensuring public health wherever you live in the world. But according to experts, China’s decade-long strategies to fight aerosol could be linked to warming in the northern latitudes. Aerosol pollution, human health and agricultural productivity According to a study published in Environmental Research Letters, China’s strategies to improve air […]
08/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
It starts at home: Improving urban air quality indoors can help reduce energy demand, say researchers
Households in Singapore respond to ambient air pollution by increasing energy consumption, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. Researchers who conducted the 2020 study found that increased electricity demand also increases the carbon emissions co-produced when supplying power to these homes. According to Alberto Salvo, […]
08/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Radiation at “safe levels” near Fukushima, but experts raise concerns over contaminated storage tanks
In 2011, the Tohoku-oki earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. The event then released an alarming amount of radioactive waste into the ocean. Now, local officials report that radiation levels have fallen to safe levels, except in the waters closest to the shuttered power plant. However, in an article published in […]
08/10/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Decade-long study uses dragonfly larvae to measure mercury pollution levels in US national parks
According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, a citizen science program that was started more than 10 years ago has helped researchers determine mercury pollution levels in the U.S. National Park System. The Dragonfly Mercury Project Dr. Sarah Nelson from the University of Maine and the Schoodic Institute first launched the original Dragonfly Mercury Project back in […]
08/01/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Without immediate action, plastic flow into oceans could TRIPLE by 2040: Researchers present measures to reduce plastic pollution by 80%
Despite the many technological advances mankind has made in the last few years, experts are still struggling to address a persistent threat to the environment and human health: Plastic waste. Findings from a study showed that, if left unchecked, the annual flow of plastic waste into the ocean could triple by 2040. Fortunately, the study authors […]
07/30/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Food security under threat – Study links dwindling bee populations to decreasing crop yields in America
Bees may be tiny, but home gardeners and farmers rely on these hardworking insects for pollination. However, a recent study has found that crop yields in the U.S. are declining because of a lack of pollinators. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, has researchers from Rutgers University worried that […]
07/23/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Using quality water filters can help reduce your exposure to potentially harmful microplastics, advise scientists
Research suggests that microplastics are in seafood and in the very water that you drink. While studies have yet to determine the harmful effects of microplastics on human health, experts recommend using water filters to reduce exposure to microplastics in tap water. A credit card’s worth of microplastics ingested weekly Findings from a separate study conducted by […]
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