Pollution(Page 4)

What you need to know about the gases, toxins, and garbage that make their way into water, air, and land.

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PTSD found in 1 in 4 adults in Flint, Michigan, after water crisis

PTSD found in 1 in 4 adults in Flint, Michigan, after water crisis PTSD found in 1 in 4 adults in Flint, Michigan, after water crisis

By Laura Baisas

Children playing in polluted sand in front of AES Gener thermoelectric plant in Chile

For years, Chile exploited its environment to grow. Now it’s trying to save it. For years, Chile exploited its environment to grow. Now it’s trying to save it.

Fish kill in Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, from algae bloom seen from above

California’s mega algae bloom is like a ‘wildfire in the water’ California’s mega algae bloom is like a ‘wildfire in the water’

By Emily Harwitz / High Country News

Beach showers are washing pollutants into the ocean

Beach showers are washing pollutants into the ocean Beach showers are washing pollutants into the ocean

By Jea Morris / Hakai Magazine

a pile of plastic trash with an emphasis of a gray crate filled with other plastic items including a black plastic eel trap

A close look at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch reveals a common culprit A close look at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch reveals a common culprit

By Lauren J. Young

Printer making flyers.

Should we switch from petroleum ink to soy-based ink? Should we switch from petroleum ink to soy-based ink?

By Carla Delgado

George Washington Bridge traffic going into Manhattan in the daytime when congestion pricing will apply

Why congestion pricing reduces traffic better than new highway lanes Why congestion pricing reduces traffic better than new highway lanes

A mining company buys out homeowners to avoid cleanup

A mining company buys out homeowners to avoid cleanup A mining company buys out homeowners to avoid cleanup

By Mark Olalde and Maya Miller, ProPublica

Everything you need to know about EV tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act

Everything you need to know about EV tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act Everything you need to know about EV tax credits and the Inflation Reduction Act

Well water from Red Hill Navy fuel facility being pumped out through pipes into the Halawa Stream surrounded by pink and white graffiti

What will it take to save Oahu’s freshwater from the Red Hill fuel leak? What will it take to save Oahu’s freshwater from the Red Hill fuel leak?

Why Colorado continues to have some of the worst ozone problems in the country Why Colorado continues to have some of the worst ozone problems in the country

By Jim Robbins / KHN

Trees grow with power plant pollution in the background.

The EPA needs to retool its fight against climate pollution. Here’s how. The EPA needs to retool its fight against climate pollution. Here’s how.

shark-near-florida

Sharks are learning to love coastal cities Sharks are learning to love coastal cities

By Corinne Iozzio

Compostable plastic cups found in garbage.

Single-use plastic is on its way out of national parks. But why is the pace so glacial? Single-use plastic is on its way out of national parks. But why is the pace so glacial?

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Person in brown sweater with a white apron frying something on a gas stove that's leaking methane

Gas appliances could be leaking up to 21 hazardous pollutants in your home Gas appliances could be leaking up to 21 hazardous pollutants in your home

By Sara Kiley Watson

Farmer holding freshly harvested carrots.

The EU’s plan to halve pesticide use is ambitious, but realistic The EU’s plan to halve pesticide use is ambitious, but realistic

By Sara Kiley Watson

Water glasses being filled.

The right kind of filter can keep microplastics out of drinking water The right kind of filter can keep microplastics out of drinking water

By Carla Delgado

Microplastic pellets on the beach.

Horrific blobs of ‘plastitar’ are gunking up Atlantic beaches Horrific blobs of ‘plastitar’ are gunking up Atlantic beaches

By Sara Kiley Watson

Blocks of concrete on shovel.

Green cement could change the construction game—but will builders actually use it? Green cement could change the construction game—but will builders actually use it?

By Maria Parazo Rose

A Butte, Montana resident worried about his town.

Inside a Montana town’s fight against copper mine dust Inside a Montana town’s fight against copper mine dust

By Katheryn Houghton / KHN

Little brown dog lawn sign telling people to curb their dog and pick up dog poop to prevent pollution

The planet needs you to pick up your dog’s poop The planet needs you to pick up your dog’s poop

By Jesse Greenspan

Ball of copper wire on green background

Can this MIT metallurgist clean up copper production? Can this MIT metallurgist clean up copper production?

By Andrew Zaleski

A photo of a humpback whale and her calf.

Boat noise is driving humpback whale moms into deep, dangerous water Boat noise is driving humpback whale moms into deep, dangerous water

By Marina Wang / Hakai Magazine

A photo of steelmaking.

Steelmaking is a major source of emissions. These companies are racing to fix it. Steelmaking is a major source of emissions. These companies are racing to fix it.

By Marcello Rossi / Undark

Water and air pollution on beach

Pollution kills 1 in 6 people worldwide Pollution kills 1 in 6 people worldwide

By Sara Kiley Watson

The Horseshoe Bend in the Colorado River.

From pollution to dams: here’s what is plaguing America’s 10 most endangered rivers From pollution to dams: here’s what is plaguing America’s 10 most endangered rivers

By Sara Kiley Watson

Plastic water bottle

Microplastics have officially been found in our bodies. Here’s what that means for human health. Microplastics have officially been found in our bodies. Here’s what that means for human health.

By Carla Delgado

Airborne particles are responsible for features like smog.

Why chemists are watching light destroy tiny airborne particles from within Why chemists are watching light destroy tiny airborne particles from within

Crowded car traffic in Mumbai, India.

Air pollution is rising quickly across dozens of growing cities Air pollution is rising quickly across dozens of growing cities

By Sara Kiley Watson

Car exhaust was a major source of lead exposure.

Leaded gas may have lowered the IQ of 170 million US adults Leaded gas may have lowered the IQ of 170 million US adults

Lit wood stove emitting air pollution

An EPA fix for pollution-spewing wood stoves is backfiring An EPA fix for pollution-spewing wood stoves is backfiring

By Diana Kruzman / Undark

Street with trash, drink bottle, paper.

Most roadside litter comes from just down the street Most roadside litter comes from just down the street

By Carla Delgado

Dust cloud from the Great Salt Lake in studio light and on a black background

Dust clouds are killing people out West—and the dangers could spread Dust clouds are killing people out West—and the dangers could spread

By Virginia Gewin

Tesla fremont factory

Tesla got fined for polluting (again) Tesla got fined for polluting (again)

By Colleen Hagerty

a bald eagle perched on a branch

Eagles face another major threat in the US: lead poisoning Eagles face another major threat in the US: lead poisoning

By Kate Baggaley

Cemetary with large stone chapel and headstones.

COVID-19 is overcrowding cemeteries and causing heavy metal pollution COVID-19 is overcrowding cemeteries and causing heavy metal pollution

By Anuradha Varanasi

Person with black gloves pouring rock salt over a sidewalk despite environmental pollution

DIY

There’s a better way to use rock salt on snow There’s a better way to use rock salt on snow

By Purbita Saha

the view from on a container ship

How floating power ports could help cargo ships cut their air pollution How floating power ports could help cargo ships cut their air pollution

Gas stove with three burners on leaking methane

Your gas stove could be hurting everyone around you Your gas stove could be hurting everyone around you

By Danielle Renwick / Nexus Media News

Low hanging cloud layer over snowy ground

How a bewitching weather phenomenon took over a Maine town How a bewitching weather phenomenon took over a Maine town

Orange and black butterfly on yellow flower

Bees and butterflies have trouble smelling flowers in polluted air Bees and butterflies have trouble smelling flowers in polluted air

By Maggie Galloway

Here’s exactly how wildfires are polluting our air

Here’s exactly how wildfires are polluting our air Here’s exactly how wildfires are polluting our air

By Kate Baggaley

Aging walls of an old Alcoa aluminum plant on concrete polluted ground

A North Carolina town struggles under the toxic shadow of the company that built it A North Carolina town struggles under the toxic shadow of the company that built it

By Emily Cataneo/Undark

Northern pike underwater

Fish can bounce back quickly from mercury pollution Fish can bounce back quickly from mercury pollution

By Kate Baggaley

Pesticides can hurt agricultural communities—so why do farmers fight back against bans? Pesticides can hurt agricultural communities—so why do farmers fight back against bans?

By Angely Mercado

A million ‘super trees’ are coming to clean Houston’s air in the next decade A million ‘super trees’ are coming to clean Houston’s air in the next decade

Dead puffer fish on Sri Lanka beach

Plastic nurdles are killing Sri Lanka’s sea creatures Plastic nurdles are killing Sri Lanka’s sea creatures

By Ashley Stimpson/Field & Stream

Coast of Salton Sea in California

‘Lithium Valley’ could save one of the most polluted areas in California ‘Lithium Valley’ could save one of the most polluted areas in California

By Angely Mercado

Ships and scenery on the Yangtze river in China

Our meat habit is causing pollution issues—by way of our poops Our meat habit is causing pollution issues—by way of our poops

By Angely Mercado

A bird's eye view of white tanks containing gasoline at a refinery.

The new infrastructure bill will fund pollution cleanup. But will it hold polluters accountable? The new infrastructure bill will fund pollution cleanup. But will it hold polluters accountable?

By Philip Kiefer

Lenzig TENCEL fibers in jar

This luxurious fabric breaks down in the ocean without leaving a trace This luxurious fabric breaks down in the ocean without leaving a trace

By Angely Mercado

Colorful clothes hanging on a laundry line outside on a sunny day—one of the best ways to reduce microplastic pollution from laundry.

DIY

The secret to longer-lasting clothes will also reduce plastic pollution The secret to longer-lasting clothes will also reduce plastic pollution

By Alisha McDarris

PFAS are everywhere—and the EPA has a new plan to fight back

PFAS are everywhere—and the EPA has a new plan to fight back PFAS are everywhere—and the EPA has a new plan to fight back

By Angely Mercado

What we know—and don’t know—about the Huntington Beach oil spill

What we know—and don’t know—about the Huntington Beach oil spill What we know—and don’t know—about the Huntington Beach oil spill

By Sara Kiley Watson

One way to cut down air pollutants: call an Uber

One way to cut down air pollutants: call an Uber One way to cut down air pollutants: call an Uber

By Angely Mercado

butterflies emerging from cocoons

City lights could trigger a baby boom for some moths and butterflies City lights could trigger a baby boom for some moths and butterflies

By Margo Milanowski

a statue of a firefighter sits with the One World Trade Center tower in the background

What 20 years of screening 9/11 first responders for health risks has taught us What 20 years of screening 9/11 first responders for health risks has taught us

By Betsy Ladyzhets

Is ‘vegan’ leather really better for the planet?

Is ‘vegan’ leather really better for the planet? Is ‘vegan’ leather really better for the planet?

By Angely Mercado

Roundup herbicide bottle on lawn

Roundup is finally going to be made without glyphosate in the US Roundup is finally going to be made without glyphosate in the US

By Purbita Saha

What is ecocide, and why might it be criminalized worldwide?

What is ecocide, and why might it be criminalized worldwide? What is ecocide, and why might it be criminalized worldwide?

By Angely Mercado

The Milky Way at night over mountains.

DIY

The best ways to reduce light pollution and improve your quality of life The best ways to reduce light pollution and improve your quality of life

By Alisha McDarris

Videos show a surreal ‘eye of fire’ in the Gulf of Mexico after gas pipeline ruptures at sea

Videos show a surreal ‘eye of fire’ in the Gulf of Mexico after gas pipeline ruptures at sea Videos show a surreal ‘eye of fire’ in the Gulf of Mexico after gas pipeline ruptures at sea

By Rachel Feltman

Night sky and stars above the Cherry Springs National Park.

The world needs dark skies more than ever. Here’s why. The world needs dark skies more than ever. Here’s why.

‘Forever chemicals’ could be lurking in your lipstick

‘Forever chemicals’ could be lurking in your lipstick ‘Forever chemicals’ could be lurking in your lipstick

By Angely Mercado