How scientists plan to prevent plastic pollution in the ocean
You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...
Mighty marine fungi degrade plastic by eating it, and can be conditioned to do it faster
Plastic is the most prevalent marine pollutant, and plastic surfaces are the fastest growing habitat in the ocean.
Coal industry backs a Senate bill that would allow pollution in more of Kentucky’s waters
Senate Bill 89 would narrow the state’s definition of protected waters to mirror 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
From radiation to water pollution to cities, humans are now a driver of evolution in the ‘natural’ world – podcast
In this episode of Weekly podcast, we speak to three experts who study different ways that people are affecting how plants and animals evolve – and how humanity has become the single biggest driver of ...
Rare footage of lost anglerfish awes internet, raising questions about ocean conservation
Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper ...
KY Senate approves bill to help coal industry by allowing pollution in more water sources
The Kentucky Senate on Friday voted 30-to-5 to pass a controversial bill that would benefit the coal industry by making it ...
Plastic straws have come to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Trump wants them to stay
Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to ...
Troy Perry, storm water specialist for city of Birmingham, found dead in city hall stairwell
A geologist by trade who was involved in dealing with storm water and water pollution issues for the city of Birmingham, has ...
UConn study shows promise of bioplastics to help solve global plastic pollution crisis
The bioplastics company, with an office in Shelton, collaborated with a UConn marine sciences team to evaluate the product’s ...
Concerning Gaps In Ocean Literacy Among Young People, Survey Finds
The study by ocean health initiative Back to Blue reveals the concerning gaps in ocean literacy levels among 18–24-year-olds ...
FPL has a deadline to clean up salty pollution under Turkey Point. It won’t make it
Florida Power & Light, which has operated the plant’s twin nuclear reactors for more than a half-century, has been on a ...
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Ogun govt seals petrol station over underground water pollution
The Ogun State Government has sealed Arolat Petrol Station in Abeokuta, over water pollution. The State Environmental ...