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07/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Sunlight can affect the ocean’s surface, resulting in larger aerosol molecules being released into the air and potentially affecting the atmosphere

If you’re a regular at the beach, the words sea and sun sure sound inviting. However, scientists are worried that both these factors may be linked to the formation of aerosols that can negatively affect the atmosphere. What are aerosols? Aerosols are tiny droplets that are linked to the formations of clouds. They are either liquid or solid microscopic […]

07/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

What’s in a pair of jeans, environmentally speaking?

Love ’em or hate ’em, denim jeans have become an indelible part of American fashion. Some people love it so much that they buy four pairs in a year on average. However, what goes behind making your favorite pair is anything but favorable – before jeans hit the shelves, they are heavily processed using toxic […]

05/31/2018 / By Janine Acero

Hazardous chemicals from decades-old plastic pollution is still contaminating freshwater lakes in Europe

The spread of plastic pollution and hazardous chemicals into the oceans is a well-known phenomenon that has been extensively studied. However, little is yet known about the impact these toxic chemicals have on bodies of freshwater. Now, the first-ever chemical analysis of one of western Europe’s largest bodies of freshwater revealed the presence of toxic chemicals from […]

05/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Northern Australia mining town demands the Health Department blood test its residents after water supply found contaminated with lead

The population of Borroloola, a remote mining town in central northern Australia, got the shock of their lives when they heard that their drinking water had higher amounts of lead than normal. In an ABC News report, the indigenous Garawa community is demanding blood testing for affected families from Australia’s Department of Health. Earlier in April […]

04/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Is the Grand Canyon being put in danger by nearby uranium mining?

The mining industry is lobbying the Supreme Court to end the moratorium on mining uranium near the Grand Canyon. If they succeed, they could freely pillage a national landmark that provides potable water for millions of Americans, according to an article by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Before the moratorium was established in 2012, there were […]

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