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08/28/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Magical, glowing “blue tears” in China’s seas are toxic and steadily growing every year, warn scientists
Tourists from all over China frequent the shores of Matsu Islands to see “blue tears” — an enchanting display of blue lights in the waters. But as beautiful as blue tears are to behold, experts have warned that they are also toxic. Blue tears are caused by the bloom of tiny, bioluminescent organisms called Noctiluca scintillans, […]
11/17/2019
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By Grace Olson
Conservationists study rare species to understand how biodiversity protects ecosystems – and humans
Conservationists aim to preserve – and potentially save – different species and ecosystems around the world. This is especially vital for rare species, but scientists have found that research on how rare species impact ecosystems are sorely lacking. A recent study from the U.S. and Australia highlighted the need to identify how these rare species contribute to […]
07/08/2019
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By Tracey Watson
Pharmaceuticals are destroying fresh water ecosystems
Pharmaceutical companies have certainly made a massive impact on the well-being of human beings through the development of drugs that in some cases have literally meant the difference between life and death. Nonetheless, the legacy of pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly and others has been tainted by accusations of collusion and over-charging, and […]
07/02/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists have found ANOTHER major problem with the plastic pollution in the oceans: It harbors bacteria that can be transferred up the food chain
Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National University of […]
06/22/2019
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By Ethan Huff
Oil eating microbes are destroying sunken Nazi sub thanks to the Deepwater Horizon spill
Remember when British Petroleum (BP), Halliburton, and ConocoPhillips indiscriminately dumped tens of thousands of gallons of Corexit into the Gulf of Mexico to supposedly remedy the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster? Well according to experts, this nasty chemical concoction is still floating around in that giant “bathtub,” and is actually now eating away at a […]
04/14/2019
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By Ethan Huff
“Biosludge water” is even making its way into your favorite craft brews
Craft beer continues to be one of America’s wildest economic success stories in recent years, with an industry that employs some 135,000 people and satisfies the palates of millions of others. But are you aware that some craft beer products are being made with “recycled” wastewater and ingredients contaminated with toxic “biosludge?” You might find […]
04/03/2019
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By Ralph Flores
It’s a simple chain of cause-and-effect: Toxic green algae in Florida is the result of man-made pollution
An organism that has plagued Florida waters since 2017, bringing an assault of toxic green algae and red tide blooms, is finally disappearing, according to a report released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The announcement was made a few weeks after marine scientists observed that Karenia brevis, the microscopic algae responsible for the harmful […]
11/15/2018
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By Russel Davis
Toxic chemicals are affecting aquatic ecosystems even at surprisingly low concentrations, study finds
Toxic chemicals — such as fungicides and antidepressants — entering waterways and aquatic ecosystems may cause adverse behavioral changes in aquatic animals even at relatively low levels, a study published in the Environmental Pollution journal has revealed. According to experts, fungicides used on staple crops such as rice, oats, wheat, and potatoes are found in great concentrations in waterways in […]
10/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Climate and pollution: De-icing salt has increased salt concentrations in lakes and waterways as much as a hundredfold in the last 50 years
According to experts, we must come up with less-harmful options to road salt when winter comes and roads turn into dangerous “ice rinks.” Researchers believe that road salt is now harming the country’s waterways and that various organisms such as fish, frogs, and microscopic zooplankton could be in danger. For years, salt has been strewn along […]
10/10/2018
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By Cassie B.
Swimming with sunscreen damages the environment AND wildlife: Study
Most people slather on sunscreen before they go swimming without giving it a second thought. They believe they’re doing something good for their body by protecting it from the sun; perhaps they haven’t gotten the message that the sun isn’t quite as bad for them as it’s made out to be. Whether you believe you […]
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