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Microbes Shown to Break Down Polluting Pthalates

Immobilized microbes can break down potentially harmful phthalates, according to researchers in China, writing in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution. The microbes might be used to treat industrial waste water and so prevent these materials from entering the environment

23 Jun 2009

Microbes Shown to Break Down Polluting Pthalates

23 Jun 2009

Fourth of July Celebrations in the Future May Be Heralded by Environmentally Friendly Fireworks

Studies have shown that perchlorate from community fireworks displays conducted over lakes, for instance, can lead to perchlorate contamination of the water. Researchers, however, have developed new pyrotechnic formulas that replace perchlorate with nitrogen-rich materials or nitrocellulose that burn cleaner and produce less smoke

23 Jun 2009

Fluorescent Solution Detects Harmful Ozone in The Air and on The Body

Personal ozone detectors and biomedical indicators could result from a chemical probe that glows bright green when exposed to ozone, researchers report in Nature Chemistry

23 Jun 2009

What Happens When Nanoparticles Enter The Food Chain?

Too tiny to see or touch, manmade nanoparticles are increasingly becoming a by-product of industry and chemical and pharmaceutical technology. But once these super small materials enter the water supply, do t...

22 Jun 2009

Quality Management Certification Awarded to Microbial Solutions

Microbial Solutions Ltd (MSL) has been awarded the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO 9001 : 2000 accreditation, an international standard for company quality management systems

21 Jun 2009

No Improvement Expected For Oxygen Starved Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico

University of Michigan aquatic ecologist Donald Scavia and his colleagues say this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" could be one of the largest on record, continuing a decades-long trend that threatens the health of a half-billion-dollar fishery

19 Jun 2009

Chinese Scientists Recommend Improving Air Pollution Levels by Banning Household Coal Burning

Scientists in China are recommending that the Chinese government consider phasing out the direct burning of traditional chunks of coal in millions of households. It suggests that the government substitute coal briquettes and improved stoves for cooking and heating to help reduce the country’s high air pollution levels

17 Jun 2009

Virtual Journal of Nanotechnology Environment, Health and Safety Now Allows Users to Comment and Rate Articles

The Rice University-based International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON), has introduced an interactive feature to its Virtual Journal of Nanotechnology Environment, Health and Safety that allows users to post ratings and comments about technical papers archived at the site

17 Jun 2009

Climate Change Report Includes Assessment by Arizona State University Professor

Arizona State University professor Nancy Grimm is one of the authors of a new and authoritative federal study assessing the current and anticipated domestic impacts of climate change

16 Jun 2009