Pollution : Science World Report

May 20, 2014 11:36 AM EDT

Tropical Rainforests at Risk of More Human-Created Nitrogen Pollution Than Previously Thought

It turns out that we have far more of an effect on nitrogen levels in the tropics than we might have expected. Scientists have discovered that humans have more than doubled tropical nitrogen inputs due to pollution and other sources.

May 14, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

Endangered Mediterranean Seabirds Threatened by Plastic Pollution

It turns out that seabirds don't just have to worry about fishing lines and nets; they also have to deal with plastic pollution. About 94 percent of Cory's shearwaters on the Catalan coast are impacted by plastic ingestions.

May 13, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

Dangerous Nitrogen Pollution Could be Halved with New Efforts

Nitrogen pollution is a huge issue in our environment. Now, though, scientists have discovered that nitrogen pollution could be halved--assuming ambitious mitigation efforts are taken.

May 01, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

Deepest Parts of the Ocean at Risk for Litter Pollution: New Survey Reveals Marine Trash

Not even the deepest parts of the ocean are safe from litter, it seems. A major new survey of the seafloor has revealed a massive extent of trash located in the ocean depths, including bottles, plastic bags and fishing nets.

Apr 29, 2014 11:48 AM EDT

Urban River Pollutants Impact Wild Bird Development and Health

It turns out that river pollutants found in urban areas may be doing more than impacting the water. Scientists have discovered that hormone disrupting pollutants are affecting the health and development of wild birds nesting along the urban rivers of South Wales.

Mar 07, 2014 12:46 PM EST

EPA New Guidelines May Drastically Reduce Air Pollution in the Environment

Peter Lehner is the Executive Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and is excited about the Environmental Protection Agency’s new guidelines that will promote cleaner air across the United States.

Feb 12, 2014 02:57 PM EST

First State to Ban Plastic Bags in Hopes to Decrease Environmental Pollution is Hawaii

Hawaii has become the first state in the U.S. to ban plastic bags at checkout counters. Four of the state’s five counties have issued the ban, with the final county not being a factor because it is barely populated.

Jan 22, 2014 08:21 AM EST

Air Pollution Causes More Diseases Than Expected

It turns out that pollution may be deadlier than expected. Scientists have discovered that air pollution causes a list of injuries and diseases that's far longer than previously thought.

Jan 22, 2014 05:52 AM EST

Asia Air Pollution Impacts Weather Patterns Across the Globe

Our world is interconnected in ways that even scientists are still learning about. Now, though, they've found new evidence of that fact in the form of air pollution. It turns out that pollution from Asia is impacting the world's weather and climate patterns, revealing how one region can affect the e...

Jan 21, 2014 08:43 PM EST

Significant Share of US West Coast Pollution Comes All the Way From China

Pollution from China travels in large quantities across the Pacific Ocean to the United States, a new study has found, making environmental and health problems unexpected side effects of U.S. demand for cheap China-manufactured goods.

Jan 15, 2014 12:24 AM EST

Electrically Charged Spider Webs Snatch Prey and Pollutants

Scientists have discovered that spider webs are far more active than we might have thought. They've shown that webs actively spring toward prey thanks to electrically-conductive glue spread across their surface.

Dec 25, 2013 10:07 AM EST

Greek Economic Crisis Linked to Higher Air Pollution

It turns out that an economic crisis in Greece may also lead to an air pollution crisis. Researchers have discovered that during a cold snap, air quality can decrease greatly when individuals burn cheaper fuel for warmth.