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River-Flows Affected by Air Pollution

River-Flows Affected by Air Pollution

A study published in Nature Geoscience shows that air pollution has had a significant impact on the amount of water flowing through many rivers in the northern hemisphere.

6 Oct 2014

Pollution, Global Warming and Ocean Acidification Threaten Coral Ecosystem

Pollution, Global Warming and Ocean Acidification Threaten Coral Ecosystem

An expedition from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Carnegie Institute of Science has measured a roughly 40% reduction in the rate of calcium carbonate deposited in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in the last 35 years — a scenario that could damage the reef framework and endanger the entire coral ecosystem.

30 Sep 2014

Oil Discharges Related to Recreational Activity Threatens Marine Ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean

Oil Discharges Related to Recreational Activity Threatens Marine Ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean

From recreational boats and fishing vessels to commercial cruise ships and private marinas, a newly published study shows that oil discharges related to human maritime activity on the Canadian coast is posing a major threat to marine ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean.

26 Sep 2014

Trading in Water-Quality Credits Could Help Reduce Pollution in Rivers

Trading in Water-Quality Credits Could Help Reduce Pollution in Rivers

Allowing polluters to buy, sell or trade water-quality credits could significantly reduce pollution in river basins and estuaries faster and at lower cost than requiring the facilities to meet compliance costs on their own, a new Duke University-led study finds.

24 Sep 2014

High Level of Microplastic Pollution in St. Lawrence River

High Level of Microplastic Pollution in St. Lawrence River

Previously undocumented in North American rivers, concentrations of microplastic particles in the St. Lawrence are as high as has been observed in the world’s most contaminated marine sediments.

22 Sep 2014

Coal Combustion Behind China’s Record High Particulate Air Pollution in Winter 2013

Coal Combustion Behind China’s Record High Particulate Air Pollution in Winter 2013

At the beginning of 2013 a greyish-brown blanket of smog lay over large areas of China for several months. The fine particle pollution was higher by 1 to 2 orders of magnitude than the levels normally measured in Western Europe and the United States.

18 Sep 2014

Hydraulic Fracturing Identified as Source of Most Natural Gas Contamination in Drinking-Water Wells

Hydraulic Fracturing Identified as Source of Most Natural Gas Contamination in Drinking-Water Wells

A study has pinpointed the likely source of most natural gas contamination in drinking-water wells associated with hydraulic fracturing, and it's not the source many people may have feared.

17 Sep 2014

Most of the Marine Debris Along Australia's Coast is Plastic

Most of the Marine Debris Along Australia's Coast is Plastic

In a report released today, CSIRO scientist Denise Hardesty says her team surveyed sites approximately every 100 km along the Australian coastline.

16 Sep 2014

Kill-Spill Project Aims to Accelerate Natural Bio-Degradation Oil Spills

Kill-Spill Project Aims to Accelerate Natural Bio-Degradation Oil Spills

Imagine if oil spills could be completely cleaned up soon after a marine accident. And this could be made possible thanks to none other than warrior microorganisms who attacked and completely broke down the oil.

12 Sep 2014

EPSRC Awards £6 Million for Research on New Low Carbon Vehicle Technologies

EPSRC Awards £6 Million for Research on New Low Carbon Vehicle Technologies

Two new research projects, that will drive forward low carbon vehicles technologies, are to receive £6 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), as part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Energy Programme.

12 Sep 2014

New Products for Energy Research: Battery & Solar Materials

New Products for Energy Research: Battery & Solar Materials

Explore battery and solar materials for your energy research.

From Merck KGaA

Thermo Scientific™ Energy 11 Twin-Screw Extruder

Thermo Scientific™ Energy 11 Twin-Screw Extruder

The Energy 11 Twin-Screw Extruder is a versatile piece of equipment designed for various applications in battery research and development.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials Characterization

ARL QUANT’X ED X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

ARL QUANT’X ED X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

The ARL QUANT'X is a complete energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer solution for all your elemental analysis needs.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific - Elemental and Phase Analysis

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