Agege Refuse Dumping Persists on Railway Corridor
Illegal dumping of refuse has persisted along sections of the railway corridor in Agege, Lagos, despite repeated efforts…
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (AP) — It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark…
‘Took the wind out of me’: Why this man tested himself for plastics
As a healthy, active 25-year-old, Kal Glanznig never imagined a simple urine test for plastic chemicals would have…
Researchers issue warning about overlooked factor increasing heart disease risk — here’s what you need to know
For decades, experts have warned that plastic pollution has been quietly infiltrating our air, water, and food. Now,…
Clean-up underway after ‘devastating’ industrial spill in Far North Queensland
A clean-up is underway in Far North Queensland after thousands of litres of kerosene and bitumen spilled into…
Almost immune to cancer and over 390 different genes: the unique characteristics of the Chernobyl dogs.
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 forever transformed the ecosystem of the region. The explosion of reactor 4…
Owens-Brockway glass recycling plant in NE Portland will shut down
Oregon’s largest glass recycling plant, Owens-Brockway Glass Container in Northeast Portland, will permanently close its production facility and…
Newly discovered soil microbe helps clean water
It is no secret that the presence of humans has left visible scars on this planet. Be it…