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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Confirmation of coal plant pollution dangers: Fetal health has improved in areas where such plants have been shut down
In the first study of the effects of the shutdown of a coal-fired power plant due to a federal regulation on single pollution source, researchers from the Lehigh University discovered higher birth weight and reduced risk of premature births after the shutdown. The research specifically studied the effects of the Portland Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Understanding where it comes from: Scientists call attention to the global public health issues caused by air pollution
People all over the world are struggling with the effects of living with air pollution for a long time. Understandably, this is a cause for everyone affected — in 2017, a white paper by the World Health Organization (WHO) on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributed 12.6 million deaths each year to factors that were found in the environment. Of […]
09/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cyanide-contaminated soil can be treated with agro-waste made from banana, pineapple, and watermelon
Cassava is a versatile crop. Aside from eating it whole, it can be processed into flour and made into various food products. The environmental impact of cassava production, however, is a growing concern. In particular, the presence of cyanide in its wastewaters. In a study, researchers have discovered a way to remove this in cassava […]
09/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Lasiurus scindicus can be used to improve nutrient quality in soil contaminated with lead
Researchers have found a process that restores soil that has been polluted with lead. The findings of the study, which was conducted by researchers from JECRC University in India, were published in the American Journal of Environmental Sciences. To date, heavy metal pollution in soil and water is still an unresolved global issue. One of the ideas […]
09/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agro-waste made from banana, pineapple, and watermelon able to remove cyanide from contaminated soil
Scientists have found a way to remove cyanide in cassava mill effluents (CMEs) that contaminate the soil. The study, published in the American Journal of Environmental Sciences, indicated that using organic wastes from certain fruits can also improve soil enzymes and enhance soil nutrients while eliminating cyanide in contaminated soil samples. The scope of the study included the […]
09/18/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The deadly air you breathe when you fly
By now, most people know better than to smoke inside a plane – not just because the law explicitly prohibits it, but because science has proven that being exposed to the toxic chemicals from tobacco smoke is nothing short of dangerous. Oddly enough, the same couldn’t be said for jet engine oil fumes – a gas people […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The larvicidal activity of pomelo
Researchers from the Philippines have found that pomelo (Citrus grandis) could potentially be used to control the spread of dengue fever. In their study, published in the Indian Journal of Natural Products and Sciences, the team from the National Research Council has identified C. grandis peels to have toxic effects against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti, making it a natural and […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
How we can really reduce plastic pollution (it’s not by recycling)
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental concerns in the world today. However, dealing with our plastic problem isn’t as simple as it seems. Indeed, a lot has been done – especially in recent times – to raise awareness on the issues and drum up ways of addressing it, but for some of us, it’s […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Thousands of food poisoning cases believed to be caused by fish are actually caused by environmental pollution
People are fond of seafood. In the U.S., this means that a person, on average, will consume more than 47 pounds (around 21.51 kg) of fish and seafood in a year. Unfortunately, this also means that his chances of being poisoned by eating contaminated fish are also increased. An article published in the journal Global Food Security […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Organic fertilizers made with moringa promote the healthier growth of wheat
If you’re thinking of planting wheat, try adding some moringa to the mix to help it grow faster and keep weeds at bay, according to a study in Allelopathy Journal. In the study, the researchers investigated extracts from the leaves, flowers, and seeds of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera), in particular, how they affect the growth […]
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