Tar-Sands Oil Linked to Mercury Pollution in Alberta, Canada

Tar-Sands Oil Linked to Mercury Pollution in Alberta, Canada

Researchers say oil-sands operations have contaminated nearby lands

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
Banning Plastic Bags Is a Bad Idea Environmentally-wise, Researcher Claims

Banning Plastic Bags Is a Bad Idea Environmentally-wise, Researcher Claims

What’s more, such bans yield little financial benefits

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 16th, 2013
Ontario's Grand River Has Been Artificially Sweetened

Ontario's Grand River Has Been Artificially Sweetened

Researchers document high levels of artificial sweeteners in this water source

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 14th, 2013
Gloves and Jackets Made by Well-Known Brands Harm the Environment

Gloves and Jackets Made by Well-Known Brands Harm the Environment

New Greenpeace investigation reveals some clothes contain toxic chemicals

At Least Six Countries Must Work Together to Make One Jar of Nutella

At Least Six Countries Must Work Together to Make One Jar of Nutella

This sugary delight is anything but eco-friendly, greenheads would say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 9th, 2013
By 2020, China Will Burn 4.8 Billion Metric Tons of Coal Yearly

By 2020, China Will Burn 4.8 Billion Metric Tons of Coal Yearly

60% of China's energy demands are currently met by coal

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 9th, 2013
Environmental Noise Pollution Can Lead to Hearing Loss

Environmental Noise Pollution Can Lead to Hearing Loss

In some extreme cases, this type of pollution can even kill

Man Suffering from Mysterious Growth Makes Worldwide Appeal

Man Suffering from Mysterious Growth Makes Worldwide Appeal

After drinking from a can dropped in the river, John started experiencing weird symptoms

Facial Scrubs Are Poisoning Marine Worms, Evidence Suggests

Facial Scrubs Are Poisoning Marine Worms, Evidence Suggests

New study documents the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems

River of Blood Freaks Out Slovakian Village Locals

River of Blood Freaks Out Slovakian Village Locals

The river changing color over night is a “sign of evil,” according to the locals

Arctic Drilling Won't Be Feasible for Several More Decades, Statoil Says

Arctic Drilling Won't Be Feasible for Several More Decades, Statoil Says

The company's views on the matter are likely to give environmentalists some peace of mind

Oil Giant PetroChina Sued for Nearly $10M (€7.34M) by Green Group

Oil Giant PetroChina Sued for Nearly $10M (€7.34M) by Green Group

The green group is accusing PetroChina of improperly disposing of drilling wastewater

Thousands of Plastic Fragments Documented in Australian Waters

Thousands of Plastic Fragments Documented in Australian Waters

Researchers say the bits and pieces of plastic threaten local wildlife, even people

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 25th, 2013
Global Warming May Continue for Centuries

Global Warming May Continue for Centuries

This will happen even if we suddenly stop polluting today

Watch: Tar Sands Oil Is the Dirtiest on Earth, Video Explains Why

Watch: Tar Sands Oil Is the Dirtiest on Earth, Video Explains Why

Tar sands oil is not welcomed in the United States, green groups say

License Plates Help Curb Air Pollution in Chinese City

License Plates Help Curb Air Pollution in Chinese City

Chinese officially in Baoding restrict road use to cars sporting certain license plates

Dry Eye Syndrome More Common Among People Exposed to Air Pollution

Dry Eye Syndrome More Common Among People Exposed to Air Pollution

Researchers find the condition mostly affects people living in highly polluted areas

 
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