By Chris Melore A silent killer may be floating through the air you’re breathing right now. It’s no secret that air pollution is bad for your health, but a new study is explaining how certain magnetic materials may play a key role in the development…
By Study Finds Key Takeaways Microplastics were found in all tested human placenta samples, highlighting a potential risk to mammalian health including humans. A novel analytical method developed by researchers allows for the accurate quantification of microplastics in biological tissues. The presence of microplastics in…
By Tyler Durden Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear plant has been discharging batches of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean for six months. A new report, however, has brought to light a newly discovered leak that caused tons of contaminated water to seep into the…
The totally irrational war on carbon is already destroying farmers all over the world because, they say, “the food system generates about 35 percent of total global man-made greenhouse gas emissions.” Now they are claiming that your urban garden is SIX TIMES WORSE! Brace for an…
By Study Finds Exposure to toxic metals can have a dire effect on a woman’s ovaries. An alarming new study by a team with The Endocrine Society warns that middle-aged women exposed to toxic metals like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead could have a reduced…
By Marie Hawthorne “Ecocide” was the term coined to recognize environmental destruction as an act of war. Britain’s Jojo Mehta made headlines in alternative news recently after her speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, where she stated that ecocide needs to…
By Study Finds A new fuel source has been right under our feet the entire time — and scientists are not talking about oil. Northwestern University researchers have made a revolutionary advancement in sustainable energy by developing a novel fuel cell powered entirely by microbes…
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Many of the foods consumed by Americans are contaminated with harmful plastic chemicals that contribute to health complications like diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and infertility, said a recent report by the nonprofit group Consumer Reports (CR)….
By Tyler Durden It looks like a step forward has been taken in the longstanding task of figuring out energy and cost-efficient ways of desalinating ocean water. According to ABC, scientists at Tianjin’s Nankai University have innovated a solar-powered desalination system that harnesses smart DNA…
By Patrisha Antonaros The average person still uses 140 plastic bags in a year — about the height of an 18-story building, new research reveals. A survey of 2,000 adults asked people to rate their efforts of becoming more sustainable over the past five years….
By Study Finds A new device that extracts water from the air using solar power offers a potential solution for the world’s driest regions, scientists say. This atmospheric water harvesting technology utilizes a super hygroscopic gel known for its exceptional ability to swell and trap…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Exposure to forever chemicals is affecting bone health in adolescents and young adults, warns a new study. Researchers at USC explain that a lower bone mineral density puts a person at risk for brittle bones and other bone diseases. Per and polyfluoroalkyl…
By Janosch Heller, Dublin City University Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a…
By Jake Johnson United Nations talks over a proposed global plastics treaty ended Sunday with little concrete progress toward an agreement to curb the production, use, and waste of the polluting material after lobbyists for the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries showed up in force…
(ProPubluca) As far as state and federal officials are concerned, the drinking water in Smithwick, Texas, is perfectly safe. Over the past two decades, the utility that provides water to much of the community has had little trouble complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act, which…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Beyond the constant danger of being eaten alive, frogs now need to worry about dying from mercury poisoning. A new study finds a high level of the toxic compound methylmercury in adult amphibians across the United States. “Amphibians are the most endangered…
By Eadaoin Carthy, Dublin City University and Abrar Abdelsalam, Dublin City University Since their inception in the 1940s, the so-called forever chemicals have woven themselves into the fabric of our modern world. But recently, they’ve been appearing in alarming news headlines about their damaging effects…
By Matt Higgins Microplastics have become one of the globe’s most widespread pollutants, contaminating air, water, and even our food sources. While the harmful effects of these tiny particles on marine life are widely recognized, the impact on mammals, including humans, remains largely uncharted. An…
Let’s talk about one of the coolest and most sustainable building trends that’s been capturing imaginations worldwide: repurposing shipping containers. You know, those big metal boxes you see on cargo ships and freight trains? Well, it turns out they aren’t just for hauling goods anymore….
By Study Finds Festive glitter, a common ingredient in makeup, greeting cards, and holiday decorations, may have a darker side than its shiny surface suggests. Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have found that glitter can negatively impact aquatic organisms vital…
