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01/15/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Mussels, oysters have highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood
Those mussels, oysters and scallops on your plate may be harboring a secret ingredient: microplastics. A recent study by researchers from Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull in the U.K. found that mollusks contain the highest concentration of microplastics – microscopic bits of plastic – out of all seafood. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study takes a […]
12/18/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Toxic chemical in car tires, not climate change, is killing off West Coast salmon
For decades, scientists noticed that salmon returning from the Pacific Ocean to spawn along the West Coast turn up dead in huge numbers whenever it rains. This phenomenon has confounded many experts and even led others to believe that warmer water due to climate change was the culprit. Now, scientists from Washington and California have identified the […]
12/16/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
EPA report says glyphosate may harm – even kill – over 90% of endangered species
Despite Big Ag’s claims that glyphosate — the controversial active ingredient in many popular herbicides — is harmless in animals, research says otherwise. A recent report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that 93 percent of the plants and animals protected under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), including 96 percent of their habitats, are likely […]
12/11/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Rising demand for edible insects amid lack of industry regulations could lead to “biological invasions”
Cheap, nutritious and sustainable, edible insects are fast becoming a popular food source worldwide. However, the burgeoning insect industry is inadequately regulated. In fact, several edible insects are already regarded as invasive pests. It is this lack of regulation that heightens the risk of invasive insect species being accidentally released into the wild, where they might […]
12/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Chemical in car tires linked to salmon die-off
Populations of coho salmon along the U.S. west coast have been on the decline over the last two decades due to sudden mass die-offs. Now, scientists from Washington and California have identified the culprit: a poisonous substance related to a chemical preservative for car tires. The chemical preservative, known as 6PPD, is used worldwide to slow […]
12/09/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Living near Nature may help improve your mental health amid coronavirus pandemic, study suggests
Living near nature might just help mitigate some of the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s mental health, according to a study by researchers from the University of Tokyo (UTokyo). Published recently in Ecological Applications, it revealed that more frequent use of green spaces, such as parks and forests, and the presence of a green window view from within the home were […]
12/01/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Microplastic pollution found near summit of Mount Everest
Scientists from the University of Plymouth in the U.K. recently made a disturbing discovery near the summit of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth: microplastics. Microscopic pieces of plastic were found just a few hundred feet short of the peak of the 29,000-foot mountain, at a spot known as the balcony. The scientists collected snow samples from […]
11/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists develop new method for easily measuring pesticides in honey
Common insecticides believed to threaten the health and survival of honeybees can be easily detected in honey, thanks to a novel technique developed by scientists from the University of Waterloo in Canada. The fully automated technique, called the solid-phase microextraction (SPME) method, helps scientists extract pyrethroids from honey, which has been previously difficult to do. Pyrethroid insecticides are believed to cause the […]
11/27/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Marine metal pollution weakens scallops, affecting their growth and survival
Heavy metals contaminating seabeds are causing king scallops to develop more brittle shells and increasing their risk of predation. This is according to a new study led by researchers from the University of York in the United Kingdom. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, it showed that king scallops collected in the coastal waters around the Isle […]
11/24/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Higher plant biodiversity may help discourage the use of pesticides, reveals study
Plant biodiversity serves as a natural method for controlling pests and can potentially reduce the need for environmentally harmful pesticides, according to a recent study. Researchers from the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) revealed in their report that plant communities with diverse species support insect predator populations while depriving the pests themselves of their preferred food sources. Their […]
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