By The Conversation A total solar eclipse takes place on April 8 across North America. These events occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the Sun’s face. This plunges observers into a darkness similar to dawn or dusk. During the…
Authored by Maurice Forgeng via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) More than 70,000 wind turbines operate across the United States, and the U.S. government continues to approve offshore wind projects as part of its transition toward clean energy. When wind turbines rotate, however, they generate…
Authored by Amie Dahnke via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Boiling tap water is good for more than just killing certain harmful pathogens. It can also destroy contaminants such as microplastics and chemicals, making drinking water safer to drink. A new research letter published in…
By Chris Melore Key Findings: 58% of patients had microplastics and nanoplastics in their artery plaque. Polyethylene, an ingredient in plastic bags, was a common pollutant. Those with plastic in arteries were 4 times more likely to have serious heart problems. NAPLES, Italy — In…
Authored by Zrinka Peters via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Plastics are omnipresent. Few could argue that life is not incomparably more convenient because of them. But at what cost has our reliance on such convenience and ease come? Phthalates, a class of synthetic chemicals…
By Tyler Durden Acne treatments are the latest product to be found to contain high levels of benzene – a chemical linked to cancer. The revelations comes via Bloomberg on Wednesday morning, who wrote that popular brands like Proactiv, Target Corp.’s Up & Up and Clinique all have…
By Study Finds Key Findings: Glitter polluting oceans and rivers is blocking out sunlight underwater. Photosynthesis rates were significantly higher in cleaner bodies of water. The problem stems from metals like aluminum in glitter. SÃO PAULO, Brazil — It might be time to put down…
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…
