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10/04/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Broken US pipes spew toxic sewage into Rio Grande toward Mexico
Broken pipes along the U.S.-Mexico border are spewing millions of gallons of untreated sewage daily into the Rio Grande, the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) warns. The IBWC has formally notified Mexican authorities about the spillage originating from ruptured pipes in western El Paso, Texas. According to the IBWC’s estimates, between 3 million and […]
09/07/2021
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By Joven Gray
Glitter sunscreen harms both you and the environment, warn experts
Experts are warning people against using sunscreen, especially those mixed with glitter, as it poses a huge threat to bodies of water. This is the latest in a string of controversies regarding the use of sunscreen. Many people think that bringing sunscreen to the beach is a must-have since it reportedly protects the skin from damage […]
09/06/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Forever chemicals are also present in the air – study
New studies show that toxic forever chemicals are present in the air we breathe. New research developed a way to measure the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in indoor air and found these substances in several locations, such as kindergarten classrooms, offices, laboratories, and even in the home. Food and water are […]
06/07/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists create sponge-like material to soak up phosphate from polluted waters
Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois have created a sponge-like material capable of removing up to 99 percent of phosphate ions in polluted water. The “sponge,” technically known as the Phosphate Elimination and Recovery Lightweight (PEARL) membrane, is coated with nanostructures that bind to the phosphate ions. By fine-tuning the pH level of the sponge, the researchers can […]
06/04/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists find toxic “forever chemicals” in home fertilizers made from sewage sludge
Many home gardeners buy compost or fertilizers to improve the quality of their soil. Unfortunately, some home fertilizers made from biosolids – nutrient-rich, organic materials derived from sewage sludge – contain alarmingly high levels of “forever chemicals,” or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Those are the findings of a recent report by scientists with Ecology Center, a nonprofit environmental advocacy […]
05/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Americans are most worried about water pollution, survey reveals
Of the six environmental issues facing the United States today, a majority of Americans are most worried about those that impact water quality, according to an annual environmental survey. An American analytics and advisory company, Gallup’s survey found that 56 percent of Americans are very worried about pollutants in drinking water, while 53 percent worry about water […]
04/21/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Human fecal bacteria found in coral reefs more than 100 miles off Houston coast
Terrestrial runoffs from extreme flooding events normally only impact nearshore ecosystems like salt marshes, seagrass beds and oyster beds. So researchers from Rice University were shocked to discover human fecal bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), in a marine protected area about 100 miles off the coast of Houston. In particular, they found that runoff from the 2016 Tax […]
04/20/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
More than half the world’s agricultural land is at risk of pesticide pollution, experts warn
New research revealed that 64 percent of global agricultural land is at risk while 31 percent is at high risk of pesticide pollution due to the widespread use of pesticides. According to the research published in the journal Nature Geoscience, Asia had the most land at risk with 1.9 million square miles – mostly in China, Japan, Malaysia and the […]
04/15/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Florida crews race to drain radioactive wastewater reservoir on the brink of collapse
More than 300 homeowners in Manatee County, Florida were told to evacuate on Saturday, April 3, as a wastewater reservoir was at risk of collapse 40 miles south of Tampa. Officials warned that the reservoir could flood homes with 15–20 feet of water if it collapses, according to a recent report from Live Science. The reservoir […]
04/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Japan to dump radioactive Fukushima water into the ocean, says it’s “unavoidable”
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government has put off figuring out what to do with all of the radioactive water at the now-defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant for long enough. The prime minister will decide next week whether to dump the radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean in spite of strong opposition from fishermen in […]
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