Pollution : Science World Report

Jan 13, 2016 03:29 PM EST

Methane Emissions: Northern Lakes Release Massive And Increasing Amounts Of Methane

Researchers found that northern lakes are releasing massive and increasing amounts of methane.

Jan 12, 2016 03:35 PM EST

Human Epoch: What Will Happen To Earth In A Few Million Years

Researchers are shedding light on a potential "human" epoch, which could result in major impacts on the Earth's atmosphere along with massive extinctions in a few million years.

Dec 28, 2015 09:17 AM EST

Space Junk is Clogging Our Earth's Orbit: New Visualization Reveals Time Lapse Extent (VIDEO)

There's something that's having a major impact in space around our planet: space trash.

Dec 23, 2015 11:36 AM EST

How the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Impacted Thousands of Sea Turtles

A new study reveals a bit more about how the Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacted sea turtles.

Dec 10, 2015 03:22 PM EST

New Diesel Releases Far Less CO2: Cleaner Fuel On The Way

Researchers have created a new and clean diesel that releases far less CO2. The researchers' new diesel could have numerous industrial uses and cars can be fuel with this clean diesel in another five to 10 years.

Dec 09, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Arsenic From Chilean Mines Contaminates Antarctica

Researchers have found traces of arsenic in Antarctica, which were released from Chilean mines.

Dec 08, 2015 04:29 PM EST

Coral Reefs More Vulnerable To Coastal Development

A new study sheds light on how human population growth and development affects coral reefs. Nutrient enrichment speeds up the growth of algae, which puts coral reefs at a high risk.

Dec 08, 2015 01:19 PM EST

Contaminants In NYC's Community Gardens? Study Reveals New Findings

A new study is shedding light on contaminants that were found in the soil from several of New York City's community gardens

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 PM EST

Mercury Levels in Dolphins Linked to Exposure in Humans

It turns out that levels of mercury in dolphins are linked to exposure in humans. Scientists have found that consuming locally caught seafood may cause some major issues for humans.

Nov 11, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Deadly Pollutants Detected With New Technique

Researchers at the RMIT University in Australia have created a new method for detecting varying levels of nitrogen dioxide, which is a harmful air pollutant.

Oct 25, 2015 08:59 PM EDT

Ozone Depletion May be Caused By Common Chemical Coolants

It turns out that common chemical coolants actually lead to ozone depletion.

Oct 23, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Orange Peels May Clean Up the Ocean by Soaking Up Mercury

Scientists have created a material out of industrial waste and orange peel that may be able to cheaply and effectively remove mercury from ocean water.