Pollutants : Science World Report

Feb 22, 2016 06:58 AM EST

Air Pollution Exposure May Increase Your Risk of Obesity

Exposure to air pollution may up your risk of obesity.

Jan 28, 2016 10:50 AM EST

Toxic Pollutants Found In Fish Across The World's Oceans

Researchers found that fish populations across the world's oceans are contaminated with industrial and agricultural pollutants, which are known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Jan 12, 2016 03:35 PM EST

Human Epoch: What Will Happen To Earth In A Few Million Years

Researchers are shedding light on a potential "human" epoch, which could result in major impacts on the Earth's atmosphere along with massive extinctions in a few million years.

Dec 23, 2015 11:36 AM EST

How the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Impacted Thousands of Sea Turtles

A new study reveals a bit more about how the Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacted sea turtles.

Dec 09, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Arsenic From Chilean Mines Contaminates Antarctica

Researchers have found traces of arsenic in Antarctica, which were released from Chilean mines.

Dec 08, 2015 01:19 PM EST

Contaminants In NYC's Community Gardens? Study Reveals New Findings

A new study is shedding light on contaminants that were found in the soil from several of New York City's community gardens

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 PM EST

Mercury Levels in Dolphins Linked to Exposure in Humans

It turns out that levels of mercury in dolphins are linked to exposure in humans. Scientists have found that consuming locally caught seafood may cause some major issues for humans.

Nov 11, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Deadly Pollutants Detected With New Technique

Researchers at the RMIT University in Australia have created a new method for detecting varying levels of nitrogen dioxide, which is a harmful air pollutant.

Oct 23, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Orange Peels May Clean Up the Ocean by Soaking Up Mercury

Scientists have created a material out of industrial waste and orange peel that may be able to cheaply and effectively remove mercury from ocean water.

Oct 23, 2015 06:30 AM EDT

Plastic Trash May Travel to the Arctic from a Sixth Garbage Patch in the Ocean

Plastic trash can be found around the world-even the Arctic. Scientists have found that this marine litter is present at the sea surface of Arctic waters, though they're still unsure how it made it so far north.

Oct 05, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

New Biodegradable Plastic Bags May Eliminate Plastic Wast Pollution in the Environment

Imagine if plastic bags weren't such an environmental hazard. Imagine if instead they were made out of biodegradable materials.

Sep 14, 2015 03:05 PM EDT

Over Half of the World's Sea Turtles Have Eaten Plastic and Trash

The world's sea turtles may be in a lot more trouble than once thought. Scientists have found that more than half of the world's sea turtles have eaten plastic or other human trash.