62 Facilities Threaten to Pollute West Virginia's Elk River

62 Facilities Threaten to Pollute West Virginia's Elk River

The facilities sit along the river, are “potential significant contaminant sources”

Chemical Spill Made Folks in West Virginia Want Stricter Regulations

Chemical Spill Made Folks in West Virginia Want Stricter Regulations

These measures are needed to prevent such incidents from happening again, they say

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 19th, 2014
Nitrogen Uptake Process in Plants Can Be Observed in Real-Time

Nitrogen Uptake Process in Plants Can Be Observed in Real-Time

New tools could help minimize river and groundwater pollution

Microbeads in Cosmetics Could Soon Be Banned in California

Microbeads in Cosmetics Could Soon Be Banned in California

Several studies have shown that these bits and pieces of plastic threaten ecosystems

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 17th, 2014
China's Oil Consumption Likely to Up by 60% by 2030

China's Oil Consumption Likely to Up by 60% by 2030

Under business-as-usual scenario, the country will become highly dependent on foreign oil

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 13th, 2014
Church of England Says Climate Change Is a “Great Demon,” Must Be Fought

Church of England Says Climate Change Is a “Great Demon,” Must Be Fought

The Church promises to cut all ties with companies that contribute to this phenomenon

Oil Sands Pollutants Emissions Said to Be Greater than Previously Estimated

Oil Sands Pollutants Emissions Said to Be Greater than Previously Estimated

Environmentalists are likely to use this piece of news to further protest tar sands oil

Beijing Smoke Contains 1,300 Microbe Species

Beijing Smoke Contains 1,300 Microbe Species

This cocktail poses massive public health challenges

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 28th, 2014
China Tests Massive GHG Emissions Surveillance System

China Tests Massive GHG Emissions Surveillance System

Factories are required to report emissions on an hourly basis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 28th, 2014
Phosphates-Free Detergents Will Hit the Market in Just 2 Years, P&G Promises

Phosphates-Free Detergents Will Hit the Market in Just 2 Years, P&G Promises

Studies have linked phosphates to environmental pollution, algae blooms, oxygen deficits

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2014
2013's Rail Oil Spills in the US Top the Previous 37 Years Combined

2013's Rail Oil Spills in the US Top the Previous 37 Years Combined

11.5 billion gallons of crude oil were transported across the country in 2013

In over 80% of Cases, Pipeline Spills Are Discovered by Ordinary Folks

In over 80% of Cases, Pipeline Spills Are Discovered by Ordinary Folks

It can be argued that this proves just how dangerous it is to carry oil by pipeline

Chinese Resident Uses Smog Pollution to Flavor Meat on Balcony

Chinese Resident Uses Smog Pollution to Flavor Meat on Balcony

The man built a meat curtain around his windows to make smoked bacon

Safer, More Environmentally Friendly Fireworks Could Soon Come Our Way

Safer, More Environmentally Friendly Fireworks Could Soon Come Our Way

The end goal is to curb air pollution, reduce the risk of accidents

Number of Global Warming Deniers Found to Have Upped in the US

Number of Global Warming Deniers Found to Have Upped in the US

An increased number of people also think global warming is not human-caused

Ban on Anti-Fouling Chemical Rids Marine Snails of Odd Condition

Ban on Anti-Fouling Chemical Rids Marine Snails of Odd Condition

The use of tributyltin, otherwise known as TBT, was banned in 2008

Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds

Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds

The video was created by UC Berkeley Professor Michael Ranney and his colleagues

 
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