Recent studies have shown the severe health effects of air pollution on human health, with fossil fuel air pollution alone linked to 91,000 U.S. deaths every year. Now, another study shows how cutting ...

Nitrogen pollution is a serious concern for the agriculture industry. Agricultural fertilizers contain nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant health. However, these fertilizers also produce ...

A new NOAA study published today in the journal Science Advances about four decades of tropical cyclones reveals the surprising result that reducing particulate air pollution in Europe and North ...

Imagine you love cherry cheesecake, and you’re happy to find out that your local bakery makes the delicious, decadent dessert every Saturday. But they only make a certain amount per week; after that, ...

Pollution is one of the biggest challenges of our time, and addressing it requires collective effort. Each individual has the power to make a difference by adopting eco-friendly habits. Reducing ...

In 1996 Captain Charles Moore, a citizen scientist and founder of the Algalita Marine Research and Education Foundation, stumbled upon what came to be known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- a ...

A University of Connecticut study is finding new ways to reduce nitrogen pollution on farms. The study finds manganese, a type of metal, reduces nitrogen levels when it's mixed in with soil. Many ...

The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution ...

Devin Mingesbruney, Ohio Lights Out coordinator, speaks about protecting birds during migration season with light conservation at Wake, Rattle, & Roll with the Lima/Allen Chamber of Commerce on Friday ...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls pollution and Yamuna crisis legacy issues, outlines long-term plan on buses, waste management and ...

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