News Feature Channel: Pollution

COP29: Built Environment Researchers Call for Better Alignment of Policy with Science

Aalto University — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:30:52 EST

Scientists from across the globe are calling for experts to show their willingness to tackle emissions challenges in the built environment sector by endorsing a call for more effective collaboration between researchers and policymakers.

At the Top of the World, Lead Pollution Reaches Even Pristine Glaciers

Ohio State University — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:30:32 EST

Human activities have led to the pollution of some of the remotest places in the world, a new study shows.

Tackling Farm Nutrient Pollution with Sustainable, Affordable Designer Biochar Pellets

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:10:28 EST

What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a first-of-its-kind field study, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers show it's possible and economical.

Fueling Greener Aviation with Hydrogen

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:02 EST

Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering have used computer modeling to study the feasibility and challenges of hydrogen-powered aviation.

FSU Researcher Available to Comment on Climate Impact of Shipping Emissions

Florida State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:30:38 EST

By: Kayla Cardenas | Published: October 31, 2024 | 12:25 pm | SHARE: As international shipping continues to power global trade, its environmental impact is becoming an increasingly urgent topic in climate science research.At Florida State University, Assistant Professor of Meteorology Michael Diamond is at the forefront of research on the environmental impact of shipping.

Some Wildfire Suppressants Contain Heavy Metals and Could Contaminate the Environment

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

Researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology Letters explored whether wildfire suppressants could be a source of elevated metal levels sometimes found in waterways after wildfires are extinguished. Several products they investigated contained high levels of at least one metal.

Optimal Standing Positions and Ventilation in Airport Smoking Lounges

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

Research published in Physics of Fluids shows that not all standing positions in airport smoking lounges are created equal. Scientists from the University of Hormozgan in Iran found that the thermal environment and positioning of smokers influences how particles settle in the room. Additionally, smokers seated farther from ventilation inlets experience the lowest levels of pollution in the room.

Americans Increase Overall Pace of Decarbonization, but State Trends Vary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:45 EST

In 2023, Americans reduced their consumption of electricity and fossil fuels, while increasing consumption of carbon-free energies, according to the most recent energy and carbon flowcharts released by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Imaging the Invisible: Advanced Tech Targets Microplastics in Living Organisms

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:35:54 EST

Plastic pollution, particularly the presence of microplastics in living organisms, poses a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. This groundbreaking study introduces mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) as a cutting-edge method for detecting and quantifying microplastics in biological samples, offering critical insights into their distribution and potential impacts.

Tire-Wear Particles Pose Health Risks to Aquatic Organisms

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:40:01 EST

A recent study highlights the hepatotoxicity of tire-wear particle (TWP) leachates in aquatic environments, impacting gut-liver axis and inducing oxidative damage. The findings suggest potential health risks for aquatic organisms.

By Turning Our Waste Into Wealth, Argonne Researchers Are Recirculating Earth's Precious Resources and Keeping Pollutants Out of the Environment

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:00:45 EST

Researchers at Argonne are working toward a circular economy by developing technologies to turn waste into valuable commodities.

Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.

Quemar Incienso Puede Suponer Riesgos Para La Salud De Las Personas Con Alergias Y Asma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 EST

En muchas culturas, es comun quemar incienso para practicas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales y ancestrales.

GW Law Fall 2024 Shapiro Lecture

George Washington University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EST

GW Law's Annual J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Distinguished Lecture on Global Climate Change and Energy Law ...

What Happens in the Arctic Doesn't Stay in the Arctic

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:35:33 EST

The Arctic is warming faster than any other area of the planet. How environmental change affects the landscape, weather patterns and infrastructure for communities -- not just here but across the world -- is of keen interest to scientists studying climate change.

Molecular Insights: The Dynamic Dance of Nanoplastics and Natural Organic Matter

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:55:46 EST

A new study offers new insights into how nanoplastics interact with natural organic matter, crucial for understanding their role in pollution and the carbon cycle. The research reveals that nanoplastics initially form aggregates through hydrophobic forces, followed by binding via van der Waals interactions.

Study Combines Woodchips and Biochar to Clean Water of Pharmaceuticals, Nutrients

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:20:04 EST

In a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study, researchers show how a simple system using woodchips and a bit of glorified sawdust --- designer biochar --- can dramatically reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and multiple common drugs in wastewater.

NIH Study Explores Pollution Exposure and Birth Outcomes in Pregnant Women Living in Historically Redlined Neighborhoods

Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes NIH — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:10:46 EST

WHOI Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:10:00 EST

After years of testing, a new version of CDA was found to be the fastest degrading bioplastic material tested in seawater--and it's a promising replacement for other foam plastic materials, like Styrofoam, which can linger in the environment for many years.

New Technologies Are Emerging That Can Convert CO2 Into Fuel, but What Impact Will They Have on Water Resources?

Argonne National Laboratory — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:20:11 EST

Scientists are developing new technologies that can transform CO2 into sustainable aviation fuels, but the technologies use a lot of water. Argonne's new tool can assess and help minimize the impact of these technologies on local freshwater resources.