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05/31/2018
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By Janine Acero
Hazardous chemicals from decades-old plastic pollution is still contaminating freshwater lakes in Europe
The spread of plastic pollution and hazardous chemicals into the oceans is a well-known phenomenon that has been extensively studied. However, little is yet known about the impact these toxic chemicals have on bodies of freshwater. Now, the first-ever chemical analysis of one of western Europe’s largest bodies of freshwater revealed the presence of toxic chemicals from […]
04/17/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Heavy metal poisoning causes personality shifts in birds; they become less curious and unwilling to explore new places
You’re probably already aware just how bad environmental toxins can be for your health, but did you know that they can also alter personalities? Heavy metals occur naturally in the environment in small amounts, but human activity can cause these numbers to rise dramatically in some places, and many species are paying the price for […]
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