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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 […]
08/01/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Without immediate action, plastic flow into oceans could TRIPLE by 2040: Researchers present measures to reduce plastic pollution by 80%
Despite the many technological advances mankind has made in the last few years, experts are still struggling to address a persistent threat to the environment and human health: Plastic waste. Findings from a study showed that, if left unchecked, the annual flow of plastic waste into the ocean could triple by 2040. Fortunately, the study authors […]
07/30/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Food security under threat – Study links dwindling bee populations to decreasing crop yields in America
Bees may be tiny, but home gardeners and farmers rely on these hardworking insects for pollination. However, a recent study has found that crop yields in the U.S. are declining because of a lack of pollinators. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, has researchers from Rutgers University worried that […]
07/23/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Using quality water filters can help reduce your exposure to potentially harmful microplastics, advise scientists
Research suggests that microplastics are in seafood and in the very water that you drink. While studies have yet to determine the harmful effects of microplastics on human health, experts recommend using water filters to reduce exposure to microplastics in tap water. A credit card’s worth of microplastics ingested weekly Findings from a separate study conducted by […]
07/14/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Microplastics are EVERYWHERE: Yes, even in your gut and the food you eat, warn scientists
Plastics are everywhere – in food packaging, everyday items you use and even in personal hygiene products. But according to the shocking results of a study, there are also plastics inside your body. These findings, which were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that people ingest at least 50,000 microplastics annually. Despite the various studies on […]
06/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Cleaning agents used to sanitize offices and kill coronavirus may be harmful to humans, warn experts
Businesses throughout the country are eager to resume regular operations after the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced employees to find alternative ways to report to work earlier this year. While others telecommuted, employees required to be on the premises were allowed to have shifting schedules. But despite these safety measures, health experts are worried about employees being […]
06/18/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Industrial fishing to blame for decline in shark numbers, says study
Sharks are often depicted as terrifying creatures, but according to a study conducted by researchers from the international conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL), these underwater predators are in danger from an even bigger threat: Human activity. Sharks and the dangers of industrial fishing Findings from the study, which were published in PLOS Biology, showed […]
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