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In A Weird Trick of Physics, Microplastic Pollution Could Impact the Weather

To understand how microplastics affect weather and climate, we need to know their concentrations at the altitudes where clouds form.

By Heidi Busse, Miriam Freedman and The Conversation
Sound of science

1 overlooked human action could be destroying entire ecosystems

A ripple effect is transmitting through nature.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Turn it down!

Listen: Dolphins "scream" to each other over human-made noise pollution

By Jennifer Walter
Science

Are we doomed if we don’t curb air pollution by 2030?

By Robert McLachlan
Science

Winter may herald an unexpected pollution spreader

Its dynamic changes between ice and liquid states facilitate the absorption and release of pollutants, depending on prevailing surface and atmospheric conditions.

By Ubong Eduok and The Conversation
Ocean pollution

These are the deadliest plastic items to sea animals

So what's the solution?

By Britta Denise Hardesty, Chris Wilcox, Lauren Roman and Qamar Schuyler
Wake-up call

How bad is plastic pollution? Scientists reveal a staggering global estimate

The problem is more urgent that ever.

By Britta Denise Hardesty, Chris Wilcox and Justine Barrett
Science

How could Earth’s plastic pollution problem look by 2040? Here's what we predict.

By Costas Velis and Ed Cook
Toxic Racism

New research reveals disturbing racial disparities in U.S. air pollution

Recent reports reveal how historically marginalized communities experience greater air pollution exposure.

By Tara Yarlagadda
How to save the world

Will a global treaty actually stop plastic pollution? 4 experts weigh in

The UN launched a mandate to negotiate a global plastic treaty. Experts say a treaty could push corporations to curb plastic pollution — and production.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Science

Artemis: NASA's Historic Moon Launch Caused More Noise Pollution Than Expected

The audacious mission rumbled the surrounding area more than we knew.

By Doris Elín Urrutia
Bon appétit

These new plastics offer tasty meals to marine life (and can reduce pollution)

Let the sea critters munch away at our trash.

By Joanna Thompson
Clean air matters

Air pollution can damage teens' hearts within two hours, study finds

Fine particulate air pollution increased incidents of cardiac arrhythmias in teens.

By Katie MacBride
Science

The Webb Telescope could detect alien civilizations by their air pollution

The possibility of remotely detecting biosignatures has been a hot topic in recent years.

By Scott Alan Johnston
Climate Crisis

Days with both extreme heat and air pollution are becoming more common

...Which can’t be a good thing for global health

By Yangyang Xu and Xiaohui Xu
GenX

A solution to pollution is actually a problem, “forever chemicals” study reveals

A potential solution is exacerbating our plastics problem instead.

By Nina Pullano
Sunday Scaries

Low Exposure to Certain Pollutants Can Threaten Mental Health — Here's What To Know

New findings suggest “more strict air quality standards should be adopted.”

By Sarah Sloat
Longevity Hacks

Exercise counteracts a dangerous effect of air pollution

"Exercise should be promoted even in polluted areas."

By Ali Pattillo
Toxic Truth

Pollution is responsible for one in six deaths each year — and it’s getting worse

It's a sobering finding, but scientists hope it will serve as a wake-up call.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Even Worse Than You Think

Why air pollution can trigger depression

A genetic risk, combined with air pollution, can dramatically influence mental health.

By Nick Keppler
Swap

A controversial diet change could reduce air pollution and save lives

Agriculture and air pollution are intimately connected, new research finds. To curb the issue, the study team recommends people change their diet.

By Tara Yarlagadda
space

The Best Way To Find Alien Civilizations May Be To Search For Their Pollution

If life on TRAPPIST-1e has industry, we could see its pollution.

By Kiona Smith
Health

Extreme Heat and Pollution Combined Might Put You At Risk For This Medical Event

Heat and pollution seem to be a dangerous mix.

By Elana Spivack
Health

The Strange Connection Between Air Pollution and Mental Health That Scientists Still Don’t Understand

Air pollution, according to the World Health Organization, sits atop the list of health threats globally, causing 7 million deaths a year.

By Kaiser Health News and Jim Robbins
Astronomy

Why the Greatest Threat To Star-Gazing Isn’t Light Pollution

It’s the weather.

By Doris Elín Urrutia
Environment

New Study Shows the Global Reach of One Dangerous Pollutant

It highlights that nothing happens in a vacuum.

By Jon Kelvey
Climate Crisis

Climate change and air pollution are wrecking children’s health, a landmark review reveals

The research leaves no doubt about the devastating threat of climate change and air pollution to children.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Science

How pollution-munching nanobots could solve a major societal issue

Our waterways are a step closer to being patrolled by tiny robots.

By Sarah Wells
Racism in Nature

Scientists confirm 6 links between race and air pollution

A positive trend in decreasing air pollution masks glaring racial disparities.

By Tara Yarlagadda
leaps and bounds

A frisbee-shaped robot could be the future of pollution detection

A tiny robot broke an Olympic record (kind of.)

By Sarah Wells