- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 26th, 2014
62 Facilities Threaten to Pollute West Virginia's Elk River
The facilities sit along the river, are “potential significant contaminant sources”
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 25th, 2014
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
New tools could help minimize river and groundwater pollution
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 18th, 2014
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
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
The Church promises to cut all ties with companies that contribute to this phenomenon
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 5th, 2014
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
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 1st, 2014
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
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
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
11.5 billion gallons of crude oil were transported across the country in 2013
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2014
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
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- January 22nd, 2014
Chinese Resident Uses Smog Pollution to Flavor Meat on Balcony
The man built a meat curtain around his windows to make smoked bacon
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 21st, 2014
Safer, More Environmentally Friendly Fireworks Could Soon Come Our Way
The end goal is to curb air pollution, reduce the risk of accidents
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 18th, 2014
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
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 14th, 2014
Ban on Anti-Fouling Chemical Rids Marine Snails of Odd Condition
The use of tributyltin, otherwise known as TBT, was banned in 2008
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 8th, 2014
Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds
The video was created by UC Berkeley Professor Michael Ranney and his colleagues