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Oldest Known Evidence of Lead Pollution Found in Ancient Greece
New research has found that ancient Greece may harbor the oldest known evidence of lead pollution. After analyzing sediment ...
Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to make our skies dark again
Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...
How Trump’s EPA Threatens Efforts to Clean Up Areas Affected Most by Dangerous Air Pollution
Donald Trump has made drastic changes to the Environmental Protection Agency. Here’s how they could impact efforts to reform ...
Scientists call on U.S., Canada to confront 'ubiquitous' Great Lakes microplastics pollution
The small plastic particles are "ubiquitous" in Great Lakes water, sediment, plants, fish and beaches, an international panel ...
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Can this revolutionary plastics-recycling plant help solve the pollution crisis?
That explains the excitement around a chemical plant that will start commercial operations this year in northeast England. In ...
The South Bronx Has a Pollution Issue. Congestion Pricing May Worsen It.
Preliminary data from the first few weeks of New York City’s tolling plan show a possible uptick in traffic in the ...
Air Pollution Is Just As Harmful as Alcohol. Where's the Surgeon General's Advisory? | Opinion
An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful ...
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World’s Largest Telescope Faces a New Dire Threat: Light Pollution from Renewable Energy
Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution ...
The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.
Long-term pollution exposure tied to increased COVID-19 deaths in poor areas
In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, statistics emerged showing significant discrepancies in mortality by county.
Commentary: Local governments must do more to reduce septic tank pollution
South Carolina cities and counties can and should regulate the siting and maintenance of future septic tanks, which can cause ...
New Transport Department Head Claims More Pollution Will Make Cars Cheaper
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy immediately moved to roll back fuel efficiency standards moments after being sworn in ...