- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 6th, 2014
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
What’s more, such bans yield little financial benefits
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 16th, 2013
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
New Greenpeace investigation reveals some clothes contain toxic chemicals
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 13th, 2013
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
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
In some extreme cases, this type of pollution can even kill
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- December 9th, 2013
Man Suffering from Mysterious Growth Makes Worldwide Appeal
After drinking from a can dropped in the river, John started experiencing weird symptoms
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 5th, 2013
Facial Scrubs Are Poisoning Marine Worms, Evidence Suggests
New study documents the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- December 4th, 2013
River of Blood Freaks Out Slovakian Village Locals
The river changing color over night is a “sign of evil,” according to the locals
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 2nd, 2013
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 30th, 2013
Oil Giant PetroChina Sued for Nearly $10M (€7.34M) by Green Group
The green group is accusing PetroChina of improperly disposing of drilling wastewater
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 29th, 2013
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
This will happen even if we suddenly stop polluting today
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 21st, 2013
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 19th, 2013
License Plates Help Curb Air Pollution in Chinese City
Chinese officially in Baoding restrict road use to cars sporting certain license plates
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 18th, 2013
Dry Eye Syndrome More Common Among People Exposed to Air Pollution
Researchers find the condition mostly affects people living in highly polluted areas