phytoremediation
01/30/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Natural pollution solutions: Moss can be used to decontaminate soil and water polluted with heavy metals like lead
The horrible situation that unfolded in Flint, Michigan, reminded many people just how serious a problem lead contamination in water can be. Not only is the presence of lead in water problematic on its own, but the current solutions for removing it and other heavy metals leave a lot to be desired. Getting lead out […]
11/28/2017
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By Tracey Watson
Scientists identify “superaccumulator” plants that mop up heavy metals like crazy
Imagine there was a plant that could miraculously mop up dangerous heavy metals from contaminated soil. In an amazing display of incredible design, nature has given us just such a plant. In fact, scientists have identified not just one, but 721 different species of hyperaccumulators – plants that can absorb far greater amounts of heavy […]
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