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PollutionSciTech NewsToxic SubstanceUniversity Of New MexicoWater
Researchers Alert: Toxic Elements Frequently Found in U.S. Drinking Water Sources
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerThis comprehensive analysis reveals the pervasive issue of toxic contaminants in U.S. drinking water systems, posing risks to millions. The …
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MedicineNeurologyPollutionSciTech NewsStroke
Elevated Hazard: Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure Correlated with Increased Stroke Risk Within a Five-Day Period
This comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that short-term exposure to air pollution, within a five-day period, is significantly linked to an increased …
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Atmospheric ScienceCloudsMicroplasticsPollutionSciTech NewsWaseda University
Atmospheric Microplastics: The Concealed Particulates Influencing Cloud Formulation and Climate Change
Atmospheric Microplastics: The Concealed Particulates Influencing Cloud Formulation and Climate ChangeA research initiative by Waseda University accentuates the ubiquitous problem …
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American Chemical SocietyEnvironmentPollutionSciTech NewsSpiders
Transfer of Mercury Contamination by Shoreline Spiders Across Food Webs
This study underscores the role of specific shoreline spiders, particularly long-jawed spiders, in transferring mercury contamination from aquatic to terrestrial …
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Scientific Study Indicates: Household Cleaning Agents Release a Plethora of Dangerous Chemicals
A scientific study by the Environmental Working Group reveals that common household cleaning products emit hundreds of hazardous volatile organic …
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The Covert Threat: The Association Between Air Pollution and Increased Breast Cancer Risk
The Covert Threat: The Association Between Air Pollution and Increased Breast Cancer RiskResearchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) …
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Climate ChangeClimate SciencePollutionSciTech NewsWater
Climate-Induced Deterioration of River Water Quality: A Comprehensive Assessment
Examining the profound impact of climate change on river water quality, this comprehensive study highlights the urgent need for enhanced …
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EnvironmentPlasticPollutionSciTech NewsUniversity Of Gothenburg
The Unintended Consequences of Bioplastics: How Paper Cups Can Be Equally Harmful as Their Plastic Counterparts
The Unintended Consequences of Bioplastics: How Paper Cups Can Be Equally Harmful as Their Plastic CounterpartsWhile paper cups are increasingly …
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Materials ScienceMicroplasticsPhysicsPollutionSciTech NewsUniversity Of British ColumbiaWater
Pollution Solution: New Device Can Capture 99.9% of Microplastics in Water Using Wood Dust
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinRevolutionary ‘bioCap’ filter by UBC captures 99.9% of microplastics using plant-based tannins and wood dust. Eco-friendly solution for water pollution.