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Improving Indoor Air Quality: Ingenious Coating Transforms Lampshades into Air Cleaners
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaResearchers developed lampshades with a catalyst that uses waste heat from bulbs to convert indoor air pollutants into harmless substances.
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Chemists Develop Sustainable Method To Remove “Forever Chemicals” From Water
Chemists develop an electrochemical method using metal-containing polymers to sustainably remove and destroy persistent PFAS chemicals from water.
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Single Atom Catalysis: Palladium’s Power Against Methane Pollution
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinRevolutionary catalyst: Single palladium atoms remove 90% of methane from engine exhaust, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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Unseen Consequence: The Hidden Environmental Toll of Strawberry Farming
Unseen Consequence: The Hidden Environmental Toll of Strawberry FarmingRecent research has unveiled the unanticipated environmental ramifications of plastic mulch, a …
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New Bacteria Species Found Capable of Neutralizing Certain “Forever Chemicals”
UC Riverside researchers discover bacteria capable of neutralizing persistent PFAS pollutants, offering a cost-effective cleanup method.
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Groundbreaking Study Reveals That Plants Can Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins From Air
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerGroundbreaking study: Indoor plants eliminate 97% of cancer-causing toxins from air in 8 hours, boosting health & productivity.
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Revealing Hidden Pollution: NASA’s Low-Level Urban Flights
AEROMMA project, a NOAA-NASA initiative, scrutinizes human-caused pollution from everyday products in North American cities, using low-altitude flights.
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Startling Findings: High Microplastic Contamination in Freshwater Lakes and Reservoirs—Akin to Garbage Patches in Oceans
Groundbreaking study reveals higher microplastic contamination in freshwater lakes and reservoirs than in oceanic garbage patches. Human impact highlighted.
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Excessive Manganese Levels Detected in Massachusetts Drinking Water Raise Concerns
Toxic Tap Warning: High manganese levels in Massachusetts drinking water pose risks to vulnerable groups, calling for enforceable federal standards.