Pollution : Science World Report

Jul 26, 2016 07:19 AM EDT

San Francisco Bay Area's 'Spare the Air' Alert Signaled On July 25, High Ozone Pollution Recorded

San Francisco Bay Area issued the "Spare the Air" alert on Monday, July 25. Learn more about this alert here.

Jun 27, 2016 06:11 AM EDT

Gigantic Floating Screen To Sift Plastic Out Of The Ocean

Netherlands-based organization helping clean up polluted oceans with a new floating barrier invention.

Jun 03, 2016 09:21 AM EDT

South Korea, First Foreign Country To Join NASA's Mission Against Pollution

The plane from NASA flew around South Korean airspace for eight hours taking samples for analysis.

May 26, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

‘Biodegradable Plastics’ Not As Eco-Friendly As You Think

Pollution is still a problem despite using biodegradable plastics.

Apr 21, 2016 07:54 AM EDT

American Lung Association: California Has America’s Dirtiest Air

The American Lung Association's State of the Air 2016 report reveals that California has the dirtiest air in the U.S.

Apr 04, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

Mexico City Unveils Plan to Combat Air Pollution

A thick layer of pollution and smog over Mexico City is endangering the health well being of its 20 million inhabitants leading to the government taking drastic action.

Feb 22, 2016 06:58 AM EST

Air Pollution Exposure May Increase Your Risk of Obesity

Exposure to air pollution may up your risk of obesity.

Feb 03, 2016 11:38 AM EST

Ship Noise May Injure Endangered Killer Whales and Their Ability to Hunt

It turns out that ship noise may also cause issues for killer whales. Scientists have found that ship noise extends to frequencies used by endangered killer whales to communicate and find food.

Jan 28, 2016 10:50 AM EST

Toxic Pollutants Found In Fish Across The World's Oceans

Researchers found that fish populations across the world's oceans are contaminated with industrial and agricultural pollutants, which are known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Jan 27, 2016 02:16 PM EST

Human Impact Has Turned Earth into a 'Plastic Planet'

Human impact has actually created a "plastic planet."

Jan 26, 2016 08:54 AM EST

Global Nitrogen Footprint Mapped for the First Time: Five Countries Responsible for Almost Half of Emissions

The global footprint of nitrogen has been mapped for the very first time. Encompassing 188 countries, the new map reveals that the United States, China, India and Brazil are responsible for 46 percent of the world's nitrogen emissions.

Jan 18, 2016 02:09 PM EST