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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
09/20/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Geothermal heat, internal climate responsible for Antarctica ice melting – not man-made climate change
Researchers say that geothermal heat flow, not man-made climate change, is responsible for the melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). Meanwhile, another study has revealed that differences in the region’s internal climate are also contributing to ice loss in the area. It’s worth noting that so-called climate change scientists have used the melting […]
09/13/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Face masks are adding to plastic pollution, and its effects are seen across Asia
As the world continues to grapple with the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, experts warn that another global concern may be looming with plastic pollution. A particular concern for them is personal protective equipment (PPE), given its recent ubiquity and the challenges it poses to recycling initiatives. In Asia, its impact on the environment is already […]
05/08/2020
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By Ralph Flores
AT&T’s Project AirGig makes sure you can never avoid being blasted by radiation
Project AirGig is an AT&T-led initiative that promises to deliver fast internet service by using existing power lines. According to Hank Kafka, vice president for access architecture and standards at AT&T, while Project AirGig is still under development, the company is working with vendors and technology partners to make the initiative a complementary technology to […]
03/22/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Over 90 percent of salt brands contain MICROPLASTICS, scientists find
Bad news, salt lovers — a recent study says that over 90 percent of salts sold across the world contain microplastics. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, looked at 39 salt brands from 21 countries, including the U.S. and China. Microplastics refer to plastic debris less than five millimeters in length […]
03/13/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Are Cavendish bananas in danger of going extinct?
There’s a reason why people “go bananas” and not any other fruit. It’s one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world — humans consume 100 billion bananas every year — and the most commonly referenced fruit in music. Because bananas are a fruit that so many people enjoy, it’s now in danger of […]
03/12/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Where you get your fish matters: Researchers discover over HALF of the fish from polluted waters are contaminated with mercury
Fish is an important component of a healthy diet. The American Heart Association even recommends eating two servings of fish every week to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But that benefit comes with a warning: Make sure that you’re getting the right kind of fish, as some types of fish have high levels of pollutants, PCBs (polychlorinated […]
03/09/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Is your office making you bad at your job? If the buildings have poor ventilation, maybe so
Feeling warm and stuffy after a long day’s work? It’s not just you – scientists have found that your brain fog might be caused by the office itself. Specifically, it’s the recirculated air in the office that muddles your thinking. A report by the New York Times reveals that indoor air plays a significant role […]
02/26/2020
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By Ralph Flores
A deadly sickness is sweeping across Ethiopia – and no one knows how or why it came to be
A “mysterious” disease is wreaking havoc in villages across Ethiopia’s Somali region. In a report published by The Guardian, locals and officials believe that this deadly mystery disease may be linked to a nearby Chinese natural gas project, a claim repudiated by federal government officials in Addis Ababa. In addition, they also denied the existence […]
01/24/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Natural alternatives can be used in place of harmful chemical herbicides
Scientists have created natural weedkillers using commonly grown plants. In their study, published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, a team from the University of Samarra in Iraq explored the potential of three plants — oleander (Nerium oleander), olives (Olea europaea) and castor (Ricinus communis) — as natural alternatives to commercial weedicides. A natural way to deal with […]
11/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
You know road traffic is a pollutant, but what about aircraft engines?
Aircraft emissions — in particular, from turbofans — can increase the likelihood of cellular damage, says a recent study published in Communications Biology. According to a multi-university research team from Switzerland, exposure to exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines adversely affects human lung cells and increases the risk of respiratory diseases. Aircraft also a contributor to air […]
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