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12/17/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Exposure to pesticide malathion linked to greater risk of chronic kidney disease
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that malathion, the most popular organophosphate insecticide in the U.S., significantly increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that at least 37 million (15 percent) of adults in America have chronic kidney […]
11/11/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Microplastics alter the shape of human lung cells, warn scientists
Scientists are determined to figure out the widespread impacts of plastic pollution along with its downstream effects on the environment and human health. Microplastics are everywhere, and according to one study, these minuscule pieces of plastic can alter human lung cells. The study was conducted by researchers from Florida State University (FSU) and published in the journal Chemical […]
10/27/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Transport of tropical ocean heat causes over-estimation of global average temperatures
Book author and teacher Jim Steele explained in a video that the transport of tropical ocean heat raises the Arctic’s temperature and potentially causes over-estimation of global average temperature. Steele also explained how extensive transport of tropical ocean heat uniquely warms the Arctic. In 1983, Jim Steele worked with Dr. James Kelley, the dean of the College of Science and Engineering at San […]
09/05/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Tap water near hundreds of US military bases and thousands of industry areas CONTAMINATED with “forever chemicals,” warn experts
Groundwater near at least six military sites in the Great Lakes region contains high levels of toxic yet widely used “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reported that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have contaminated water in the Great Lakes. PFAS are a risk to people who eat fish caught within the polluted waters. “Forever […]
06/08/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Celebrate, but not with glitter: Glitter is a toxic pollutant that should be banned, warn scientists
Glitter is tiny, sparkly and festive, but these minuscule particles are harmful to the environment. According to experts, glitter should be banned to protect oceans and marine life. Why is glitter bad for the environment? Glitter particles are very small, and marine animals often mistake them for food. This is bad because microplastics like glitter can […]
03/16/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Volcanoes beneath ice in Antarctica could erupt and leave the planet “uninhabitable,” warn researchers
Volcanoes are usually a worry for people on land. But what if volcanoes under the ice erupt? According to a fascinating study, if volcanoes under the icy waters of Antarctica erupt, the planet would become “uninhabitable.” What are underwater volcanoes? Underwater volcanoes are also called submarine volcanoes. Experts estimate that there are around 1,500 active volcanoes on […]
11/19/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Cut down your plastic footprint: 3 Ways to protect yourself from TOXIC plastic products
Plastic is a versatile material, but it’s also one of the most dangerous to your health. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, the majority of plastic products you use every day are full of toxic chemicals. Common plastic products contain various toxins Plastic waste continues to accumulate across the planet, with […]
08/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
It starts at home: Improving urban air quality indoors can help reduce energy demand, say researchers
Households in Singapore respond to ambient air pollution by increasing energy consumption, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. Researchers who conducted the 2020 study found that increased electricity demand also increases the carbon emissions co-produced when supplying power to these homes. According to Alberto Salvo, […]
08/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Radiation at “safe levels” near Fukushima, but experts raise concerns over contaminated storage tanks
In 2011, the Tohoku-oki earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. The event then released an alarming amount of radioactive waste into the ocean. Now, local officials report that radiation levels have fallen to safe levels, except in the waters closest to the shuttered power plant. However, in an article published in […]
08/10/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Decade-long study uses dragonfly larvae to measure mercury pollution levels in US national parks
According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, a citizen science program that was started more than 10 years ago has helped researchers determine mercury pollution levels in the U.S. National Park System. The Dragonfly Mercury Project Dr. Sarah Nelson from the University of Maine and the Schoodic Institute first launched the original Dragonfly Mercury Project back in […]
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