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Invasive Species Pose Increasing Threats to the Environment

In a new study, scientists from around the world - including a professor at the University of Rhode Island - warn that the threats posed by invasive alien species are increasing.

29 Jun 2020

Reservoirs in Ancient Maya City Contain High Levels of Pollution

Reservoirs in the heart of an ancient Maya city were so polluted with mercury and algae that the water likely was undrinkable.

29 Jun 2020

New Data Provides Current Picture of Global Air Quality

It is not unusual to come across headlines about pollution or global warming and find that they reach different conclusions depending upon the data source.

26 Jun 2020

Fish Exposed to Chemicals can Have Adverse Biological Effects on Animals, Humans

Fish exposed to very low levels of chemicals commonly found in waterways can pass the impacts on to future generations that were never directly exposed to the chemicals, according to Oregon State University researchers.

26 Jun 2020

A Simple Route to Reduce Pollution of Airborne Chemicals

Drones and other aircraft effectively spray pesticides over miles of crops, but the method also can pollute the environment if wind carries the mist off-target.

26 Jun 2020

New Method Rapidly Detects and Removes Wastewater Pollutants

A research team at Swansea University have developed a new method for fast removal and detection of wastewater pollutants that come from everyday pharmaceuticals like paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, which could help minimise their impact on the environment.

25 Jun 2020