Pollution : Science World Report

Oct 23, 2015 06:30 AM EDT

Plastic Trash May Travel to the Arctic from a Sixth Garbage Patch in the Ocean

Plastic trash can be found around the world-even the Arctic. Scientists have found that this marine litter is present at the sea surface of Arctic waters, though they're still unsure how it made it so far north.

Oct 22, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Beavers May be Saving Estuaries from Nitrogen by Building Ponds

Beavers are doing more to help the environment than you might have thought. Scientists have found these furry mammals are helping prevent harmful levels of nitrogen from reaching vulnerable estuaries.

Oct 05, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

New Biodegradable Plastic Bags May Eliminate Plastic Wast Pollution in the Environment

Imagine if plastic bags weren't such an environmental hazard. Imagine if instead they were made out of biodegradable materials.

Sep 18, 2015 08:26 AM EDT

8 Trillion Tiny Microbeads Enter Water Sources Each Day: Scientists Call for Ban

Scientists have discovered that microbeads are spreading across the world's seas, affecting water quality, wildlife, and resources used by people.

Sep 15, 2015 11:13 PM EDT

Air Pollution: Chemical Particles Breathed In Increase Heart Attack Risk

What we put into our bodies--including what we eat and breathe--can ultimately have a long-term impact on our health.

Sep 15, 2015 10:48 AM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Death from Heart Disease

It turns out that there is, in fact, a link between air pollution and the risk of death. Scientists have found that increased air pollution increases a person's risk of dying from heart disease.

Sep 14, 2015 03:05 PM EDT

Over Half of the World's Sea Turtles Have Eaten Plastic and Trash

The world's sea turtles may be in a lot more trouble than once thought. Scientists have found that more than half of the world's sea turtles have eaten plastic or other human trash.

Sep 11, 2015 11:18 AM EDT

Hidden 'Ghost Gear' May be Fishing Long After It was Abandoned or Lost

There's a hidden problem impacting our world's oceans: ghost gear.

Sep 09, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Toxic Mercury in California Coastal Waters May be from Sea Lions and Elephant Seals

Mercury pollution in California may be coming from a surprising source: elephant seals. Scientists have found that molting elephant seals actually shed considerable amounts of mercury into coastal waters.

Sep 08, 2015 11:11 AM EDT

Air Pollution and Smog Return to Beijing's Perfect 'Parade Blue' Skies

China is known for its smoggy, black skies that can cause health hazards to the public. But for a few days before Beijing's military parade, the city experienced perfect, azure skies.

Sep 08, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Oceans are Key to Securing the Environment's Future: Human Population Flocks to the Coast

When it comes to saving the environment, understanding the world's oceans is crucial. Scientists have announced that a greater understanding of our oceans is essentially for the well being of the world's population.

Sep 04, 2015 07:53 PM EDT