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Little Ones in Big Trouble: Pollution Near Schools in Gauteng

December 21, 2025

Little kids in Gauteng might be playing and learning in places where the air isn't so great. This is a big deal because young children are extra sensitive to dirty air. A recent study took a close look at how close early childhood development centers (ECDs) are to big pollution sources. The study u

environment

How Dirty Water Fuels Algae Blooms: The Hidden Role of Mud and Nitrogen

December 20, 2025

Coastal areas often face pollution from too much nitrogen and organic matter. This can change how phosphorus moves around in the water. Phosphorus is a key nutrient that can cause algae blooms. Scientists wanted to see how this works in coastal areas, where conditions can change quickly. They did a

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Arizona's Air Quality Crisis: Why Clean Energy is the Answer

December 20, 2025

Arizona's air quality is in trouble. Harmful pollutants are making it hard for people to breathe. Heatwaves, wildfires, and smog are making life difficult. But there's a solution: clean energy. Most Arizonans want the state to switch to solar and wind power. They believe these are better than fossi

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Bright Ideas: How Science is Tackling Water Pollution

December 16, 2025

Water pollution is a big problem. Harmful metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium often end up in our water. These metals can come from factories and other industries. They can hurt people, animals, and the environment. Scientists are working on ways to find these metals in water. One cool method us

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Plastic Pollution: A Problem We Can Solve

December 16, 2025

Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.

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Railroads: The Hidden Polluters of the U. S.

December 14, 2025

The U. S. freight rail industry, often seen as an eco-friendly way to move goods, has a dirty secret. It emits more nitrogen oxide, a key smog-causing pollutant, than all the nation's coal-fired power plants combined. This is a big deal because nitrogen oxide is linked to health issues and environme

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Sparkle and Sustainability: Rethinking Holiday Decorations

December 9, 2025

The holiday season often leads to a surge in waste and pollution. Decorations, in particular, contribute significantly to this issue. Single-use items like balloons, confetti, and glittery trinkets are major culprits. These items are designed to be small and easily dispersed, making them difficult t

science

How Tiny Pollutants Stick to Wastewater Cleaners

December 9, 2025

Nanoparticles, tiny pollutants, are a big worry. They can harm nature and people over time. A recent study looked at how these nanoparticles stick to and come off of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) in wastewater treatment. AGS is a special kind of sludge used to clean water. The study found that the

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Chicken Feed to the Rescue: A Smart Swap for Sidewalk Salt

December 9, 2025

Winter in Minnesota brings snow and ice, but it also brings a problem: too much salt. This salt ends up in our water and hurts wildlife. So, what's the fix? Chicken grit. Chicken grit is small, hard bits fed to chickens to help them digest food. It turns out, it's also great for traction on icy sid

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Pollution Problems: Goodyear and Great Lakes Cheese in the Hot Seat

November 29, 2025

In recent times, two big companies have been under the microscope for causing pollution in New York. The Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls and Great Lakes Cheese have both been linked to environmental issues that have caught the attention of local politicians and regulators. The Goodyear plant has be