Pollution

Air pollution linked to premature births

Premature baby via Shutterstock Air pollution poses a risk to pregnant women and their babies, according to a study published recently in the science journal, Environmental Health. Traffic-generated air pollutants,...

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A new danger for city cyclists?

You may want or need to consider a face mask if cycling in the city. It may seem like common-sense to think that an individual living in the city is...

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Microbes can cleanup uranium

etadshow468 --> A naturally occurring soil bacteria can render toxic uranium in contaminated areas safe. Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU), have discovered how Geobacter, an ancient form of bacteria...

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Britain's most improved rivers revealed

etadshow468 --> The UK Government's Environment Agency has revealed the 10 rivers which have shown the greatest environmental improvements, turning from polluted industrial waterways to wildlife havens and tourist traps....

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Could California ban styrofoam cups?

etadshow468 --> Coffee cups, takeaway dishes or easy storage for leftovers; Styrofoam containers have become a visible part our take-out culture. But could it be coming to an end? Politicians...

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Call to tackle nitrogen's multi-pronged threats

The threat of global warming has stamped 'carbon' into the world's consciousness, as well as the pages of its dictionaries. We worry about our carbon footprint, aim to cut our...

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