pollution
Accidental orange peel discovery could save lives from mercury poisoning
Posted in Science on 23rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists stumble over cheap material that can suck deadly mercury out of oceans.
Technology attempts to tackle climate change by freezing carbon
Posted in Science on 3rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
President Obama announced an ambitious plan to reduce US carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent by 2030. BYU is developing a technology that could help do it.
Concern over hidden diesel pollutant
Posted in Science on 28th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Atmospheric levels of a little known by-product from diesel engines are up 70 times higher than expected according to a study.
Marine populations have halved since 1970
Posted in Science on 16th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Populations of marine mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have declined by 49% since 1970, a report says.
One-meter rise in sea levels inevitable, NASA says
Posted in Featured, Science on 28th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
We don't know whether it will happen within a century or somewhat longer, but the rise will have a 'profound impact' around the world.