Jan. 16, 2025 — DDT soil pollution is still a major problem in many parts of the world. Researchers have developed a new method to manage ecological risks from the toxin by binding it with biochar.

Dec. 18, 2024 — Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic into the air, creating a form of air pollution that researchers suspect may be causing respiratory and other ...

Plastic pollution is a big problem for our oceans and although in recent years, people have started cutting down on plastic ...

Global efforts backed by the United Nations to work out a treaty for ending plastic pollution stalled last month as the 175 ...

Pollution-related deaths numbered 1.67 million in 2019, according to a new report led by Boston College researchers. Economic losses were in the billions. Pollution takes many forms in India, ...

Fungi have shown promise in biodegrading hydrophobic VOCs more ... technologies aimed at removing these challenging pollutants[2]. This aligns with findings from a systematic comparison of fungal ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Myrtle Felton, from left, Sharon Lavigne, Gail LeBoeuf and Rita Cooper, members of RISE St. James, conduct a ...

Widespread ocean pollution threatens the health of more than 3 billion people, international study led by Boston College researchers shows Ocean pollution is widespread and getting worse, and when ...

Wildfire smoke contains a mixture of pollutants, although the most well-studied ingredient is fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). When inhaled, these tiny particles can invade the lungs and ...

Whether you’re dealing with smoke from wildfires, cooking or cigarettes, the right air purifier can make a significant difference in your home. The best air purifiers for smoke are effective at ...

How the pharma industry is tackling the complexities of PCR To tackle the intricate issue of plastic pollution ... guarantee that they are capable of biodegrading, nor are they always compostable.

The wildfires in Los Angeles, while not the largest in California history, attract attention due to the county's high population density and financial stakes.