All posts tagged "pollution"
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Can oil-eating bacteria clean up our oceans?
Scientists had long believed that some bacteria are efficient in removing oil from water, but is human intervention...
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More manatees are being killed by boats than ever
Florida manatees are being killed by boats at an alarming rate, and conservationists can't seem to agree on...
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Our national parks are too loud
Here’s what you probably don’t expect: loud music, maintenance machinery, campground generations, cars, even airplanes. Our national parks...
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We missed a huge opportunity to help Rio during the Olympics
We missed a huge opportunity with Rio because we were given a chance to talk about human rights,...
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Bottled air is no joke
When bags of air started showing up on eBay as a joke, it was no joke to people...
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Olympians could literally be swimming in sh*t
Swimming in sh*t sounds like a figurative expression to mean not doing well, but it’s an objective description...
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The world’s first ocean cleaning system will be deployed this year
Ocean pollution may be reduced within the next few years thanks to the world's first ocean cleaning system....
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In 2050 We’ll Have More Plastic In The Ocean Than Fish
In 2050 We’ll Have More Plastic In The Ocean Than Fish With the recent legislation banning plastic bags...
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How pollution in Rio will affect Olympic sailors
It's not just the safety of the Olympians at stake but their country's chance of winning—of what use...
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Ozone hole is shrinking partially due to chemical ban
The ozone layer's hole is shrinking faster than we expected, but scientists are unsure whether this is due...
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Pollution is causing herpes in sea turtles
A huge percentage of sea turtles population is being affected by a species-specific form of herpes. How is...
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Here’s why dam removal is necessary today
Anyone who loves the outdoors should be in favor of dam removal. Here's why.
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Edible six-pack rings will feed sea creatures
People who use the ocean as their trashcan don't consider the impact of their actions on the environment,...
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Air pollution in India kills 500,000 people a year
There's no doubt that air pollution can kill. In India, it kills half a million people a year.
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The 5 Most Polluted Waterways In The United States
The 5 Most Polluted Waterways In The United States When you think of polluted waterways, it’s easy to...
