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News & Articles By Divina Ramirez
03/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nature and longevity: Living near green spaces found to promote public health
City dwellers living near green spaces may have a lower risk of dying early, according to a recent review by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain, in collaboration with Colorado State University (CSU) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, it showed that increasing green spaces in urban environments is linked […]
03/24/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Disposable face masks poised to become the next plastic crisis
Single-use face masks made from plastic microfibers are a ticking time bomb for the environment, according to an article published in the journal Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. Governments worldwide have ordered the use of face masks to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. This has led to a whooping 129 billion disposable face masks […]
03/24/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Disposable face masks, PPE contributing to worsening global plastic pollution problem, warn environmentalists
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a surge in the use of face masks, rubber gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE). Now, environmentalists are sounding the alarm over the immense threat that these coronavirus-related waste products pose to both ocean health and marine life. One of the organizations seeking to raise awareness on the environmental effects of improperly disposed face masks and […]
03/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Hawaii declares state of emergency following heavy rains, severe flooding
Torrential rain and flash floods wiped out homes, triggered landslides and caused a dam to overflow in Hawaii, prompting Gov. David Ige to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday, March 10. Hawaii has experienced heavy rainfall since Sunday, with some areas getting one to two feet of rain within just 24 hours. The rain caused […]
03/22/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fish are ingesting plastic at higher rates, new research warns
Marine plastic pollution is a pervasive problem around the world. Now, new research shows that fish are eating plastic dinners at higher rates than before, including some species that are threatened or near-threatened. Published in the journal Global Change Biology, the study revealed that marine fish are consuming 2.4 percent more plastic each year over the last […]
03/19/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Ants found to protect plants from disease by leaking “antibiotic” chemicals
While some gardeners regard ants as pests, new research shows that the small workers can help protect crops from at least 14 different plant diseases. Published in Oikos, it revealed that ants help reduce the bacterial load and increase the germination rate of plants. The ants themselves have colonies of bacteria on their legs and thoraxes […]
03/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Cleaning products linked to antibiotic resistance: Use plant-based non-toxic cleaners instead, urge experts
Millions of people around the globe use chemical disinfectants and other similar cleaning products to rid their homes of disease-causing bacteria. However, scientists find that the use of these cleaners can cause bacteria to develop resistance to chemicals meant to kill them. This is because chemical cleaners leave active residues that continue to kill bacteria — but […]
03/14/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Taiwanese president appeals to constituents to conserve water as country faces severe drought
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has asked his constituents to conserve water and prepare for shortages as the country faces its worst drought in over five decades, according to a recent report from Strange Sounds. In a Facebook post on March 7, Tsai said Taiwan is now facing its worst water crisis in 56 years. Typhoons produce large amounts […]
03/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Chilean government plans to convert the nation capital’s 22,000 taxis into electric vehicles
Air pollution remains among the highest in the Western Hemisphere in several cities in Chile. It gets even worse in the winter months when people burn more wood to heat up their homes. Major cities like Santiago, the capital of Chile, are often shrouded in smog and face alarming levels of air pollution. In its latest […]
03/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fish off the coast of Fukushima show high concentrations of radioactive cesium
For the first time since 2019, fish contaminated with high levels of radioactive cesium have been caught off the coast of the Fukushima Prefecture in Japan on Feb. 22, according to local public broadcaster NHK. Laboratory tests revealed that black rockfish caught at a depth of 24 meters (m) nearly 8.8 kilometers (km) off the coastal […]
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