Pollution

How Most Climate Policies Fall Short in Cutting Emissions Offering Little Impact on Climate Change?

The need for effective global climate action is becoming increasingly urgent. A first-of-its-kind investigation has found policies worldwide that have done what is needed to rein in pollution that drives up the temperature of the planet, and the results of this…

August 24, 2024 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Climate Change: True or Just a Big Hoax?

If you know anything at all about climate change, surely you’ve heard those numerous folks who boldly claim that it’s nothing more than a hoax and a huge global attempt to infringe on people’s freedom in numerous ways. While everybody…

March 7, 2024 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Study Finds that Air Pollution Causes Depression amongst Older Adults

More and more research is showing that those who live in polluted places have a higher risk of depression when compared to those who don’t. One of the first studies to look at associations between longtime exposure and a high…

February 12, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Pollution Exposure Could Lead to Depression

Air pollution has been linked to a number of health problems, including depression. Studies have shown that exposure to air pollution can have a negative impact on brain health and can lead to changes in brain function, including inflammation, oxidative…

February 11, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Stars are Disappearing From the Night Sky for a Shocking Reason

Looking at the stars in the night sky is like taking a trip to the ultimate infinity and beyond. It’s like having your own personal portal to a galaxy far, far away. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a…

January 20, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

People With Bipolar Disorder Are Particularly Vulnerable To The Negative Effects Of Air Pollution

It is possible that fewer vascular incidents will occur in heart patients who receive flu shots. The risk of cardiovascular events and deaths is increased in those with influenza, according to a study published in Lancet Global Health Research. Across…

December 7, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

The Results Are In: Air Pollution Can Get Inside The Womb

According to the findings of seminal research, developing lungs and other key organs of unborn kids already contain particles of air pollution as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, pollutants from traffic…

October 7, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

You Might Be More Susceptible to Premature Death If You Live Near Heavy Traffic, New Research Finds

Here’s one sad aspect of life that each and every one of us has to cope with: we will all die someday. We just have to do our best for death to occur as late in life as possible, but…

June 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

All-Cause Mortality Is Predicted By Environmental Factors According To A New Study

According to the findings of recent research, environmental variables such as air pollution are strong predictors of the likelihood of dying from a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or heart attack. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at…

June 27, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Newfound Enzyme is Able to Obliterate Plastic in Hours

Plastic debris represents a big problem for the world, and scientists have often been searching for ways to get rid of it. Plastic needs hundreds of years to break down naturally. But that might not be the case anymore. According…

May 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

After Over Three Decades, the EPA Adds New Air Pollutant to Hazardous List

After three decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding a new pollutant considered unsafe to breathe. That chemical is 1-bromopropane (1-BP), as The Hill reveals. Consumers and others can become exposed to serious risks caused by 1-BP, which is…

January 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Massive Study Hints That Pollution Could Influence the Gender of Babies

You may have heard by now that pollution is one of our society’s biggest issues. Pollutants damage the quality of our environment, whether we’re talking about water, air, or land. The saddest aspect is that humans contribute a lot to…

December 11, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Gas-Powered Cars Will Become History – New Agreement is Set Among Nations

Everybody should know by now that car gasoline contributes to air pollution. Of course, we all live in a world where time is a luxury we can’t afford, and therefore, a car is needed to make us move faster from…

November 11, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Air Pollution Causes 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually: New WHO Report Explains

As Earth’s battle with climate change and global warming continues, we learn that air pollution kills 7 million people each year, as per a new report released by the WHO. Air pollution is currently damaging our health similar to unhealthy…

September 24, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

UN Report Raises Awareness Regarding Dangerous Global Warming Levels

There are plenty of man-made activities that are contributing to global warming, whether we like to admit it or not. Burning fossils such as oil, coal, and gas lead to heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide. It’s obvious that new measures…

September 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Mercury Pollution vs. Bluefin Tuna: Researchers Found Worrying Data

As a new study emerges, we learn that bluefin tuna, a long-lived migratory species, can be used efficiently as a global barometer of mercury pollution. Researchers found intriguing new data about the fish species and how mercury pollution can affect…

September 14, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Tropical Forests in Africa Can Store More Carbon Than Previously Believed, New Study Finds

Did you know that the African mountain forests can store more carbon per hectare than even the greatest Amazon? Unfortunately, the forests don’t receive nearly as much attention as the Amazon. A recent study found that Africa seems to have…

August 28, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

What Are the Efficient Buildings and How They Could Save Thousands of Lives

Recent data reveal that in the US, buildings consume up to 40 % of the country’s total energy. Finding a way to boost up energy efficiency is now needed more than ever. That means we need to reduce the emissions…

August 22, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

The Oil Refineries Will Emit More CO2 Emissions in the Near Future, Research Finds

As Earth faces the worst-case scenario triggered by climate change and global warming, pollution makes everything even worse. According to a global inventory, the CO2 emissions from oil refineries were 1.3Gt in 2018, with the risk to reach higher levels…

August 20, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Technology Could Be Harming Our Health Through Metal Pollution

Did you ever wonder that technology can also have a dark side? Probably not, as many of us. Sure, getting your hands on all sorts of sophisticated gears is generally great, and it has improved the lives of many of…

August 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Researchers Found A New Method of Removing Carbon Dioxide From the Atmosphere

A team of researchers from the ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute came up with an intriguing way to effectively remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. They have examined the extent to which direct capture of CO2 from…

August 14, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

The Arctic Ecosystem Contains Microplastics, New Research Finds

New data show how microplastics ended up in the Arctic Ocean. Around the Svalbard archipelago in the ocean, rhodoliths made up of coralline red algae is essential for a wide variety of organism. But, with the recent discovery of microplastics,…

August 5, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Beware of Pesticides and Particles From Paints, Researchers Warn Us

Exposure to air pollution driven by the daily use of fuels and chemical products, such as pesticides, gases from vehicles, and paints, will bring the death of hundreds of people worldwide. As confusing as it might sound, researchers released a…

August 4, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

High-concentrations of Forever Chemicals Found in the Arctic: What to Expect

As the Earth faces the worst-case scenario due to pollution, climate change, and global warming, researchers continue to find shocking stuff. The recent discovery puts the Arctic in the corner because it is apparently leaking high concentrations of ‘forever chemicals,”…

July 29, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Plastic in Food is a Real Concern, Researchers Warn Us

A new study aims to raise awareness about plastic accumulation in food due to potentially harmful bacteria E.coli carried by microplastics. A team of researchers from the University of Portsmouth examined microplastics covered in a biofilm coating (similar to natural…

July 27, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Lowering the Industrial Carbon Emissions is An Urgent Matter, Researchers Warn Us

The Paris Agreement’s long-term goal of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius is a huge challenge. We need to vastly lower the greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by the most energy-intensive industries, as soon as…

July 23, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Stop the Plastic Pollution and Save the Oceans, Researchers Unveil a Plan

We know about it, we talk about it, and we’re aware of it: the plastic pollution! Even if we do all of that, very little is being done to solve the issue, and is killing our planet. Experts came up…

July 19, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Heat Stress Will Soon Lead to Deadly Climate Conditions, Researchers Warn Us

Earth could soon face the worst-case scenario triggered by heat stress. According to researchers, if we still continue to do nothing to control greenhouse gas emissions, between 44 and 75 % of the world will be severely stressed by heat.…

July 4, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

The Great Barrier Reef is Struggling to Survive, As the Australian Government Tries to Find a Solution

The Great Barrier Reef is struggling to survive, as researchers highlight even more danger is ahead. The Australian government is now trying to implement the Reef 2050 Plan. The natural wonder might soon be dead if UNESCO and the IUCN…

June 23, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

New Eco-friendly Method of Producing Energy From Textile Waste is Now Available

Did you know that the global population consume around 80 billion pieces of clothing annually? What’s more shocking is that about €140 million worth of it ends into landfill. Textile waste can cause serious environmental and health problems if not…

June 15, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Scientists Use This Method to Explain The Green Sahara Phenomenon

Green Sahara is a phenomenon that scientists try now to explain. Using a newly developed method, they aim to shed light on one of the most intriguing things on Earth. Sahara as we know it has not always been covered…

June 1, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

How Harmful Is Wildfire Smoke Compared to Car Exhaust: New Study Sheds Light

Tens of millions of Americans had to deal with wildfire smoke in 2020, and entire cities were affected. The apocalyptic scenarios will remain forever in the history of the USA, unfortunately. Only in Oregon, about 500,000 people were under evacuation…

March 6, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

How Pollution Changes the Variations in Sunlight

The sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface is certainly our greatest ally, but even so, scientists didn’t hesitate to study its way of manifesting. As the amount of sunlight we’re receiving has been fluctuating for several decades, some answers were demanded.…

February 21, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0