Breakthrough Might Finally Destroy the Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' in Our Water
Chemists at Northwestern have figured out how to destroy PFAS ‘forever chemicals' using low temperatures and inexpensive, common substances.
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Destructive Gold Miners Clock Overtime to Restore Thousands of Acres of Amazon Rainforest
In return for their commitment to responsible mining practices, miners have received more than 7 million dollars premium on the gold.
Coffee Grounds Show Potential to Clean Up Common Water Contamination from Agriculture
The study looked at bentazone—a common herbicide used in agriculture, and found that activated coffee grounds removed 70% of the bentazone.
Baby 'Completely Paralyzed' by Rare Toxin was Saved After Remedy Found 5,000 Miles Away
A baby left completely paralyzed after being diagnosed with botulism was saved by a remedy found thousands of miles away in the US.
Tap Water Produces a Protective Shield Against Microplastics, Scientists Discover
Tap water produces a protective shield against microplastics, scientists have discovered in recent research at Trinity College Dublin.
California Vineyards That Once Used Only Toxic Chemicals to Protect Vines Now Use Nesting Owls
In Napa Valley, more and more growers are switching from super toxic pesticides to welcoming barn owns onto their fields for rodent control.
Kauai Passes Bill to Limit Pesticide Use and GMOs
The global agricultural companies that test their genetically modified crops on the Hawaiian island of Kauai will soon have to disclose the specifics of the pesticides and GMOs they use, as well as abide by strict rules limiting where pesticides can be sprayed, or else face fines or jail time.
Bumblebees Instead of Pesticides Save Berry Crop from Mold
Squadrons of bumblebees are being deployed in the UK in a novel attempt to prevent grey mold from ruining the crop of summer strawberries. The bees are routed via a one-way system in their hive through a tray of harmless fungus spores which, when delivered to flowers, ensure that the grey mold cannot take hold as the fruit grows.
Toxin-Absorbing Grass Could Clean Up Millions of Polluted Acres
Native grass was engineered to absorb toxins that have been left behind on military testing grounds from bombs and weapons since WWII.
FDA Finally Bans Antibacterial Soaps Containing Triclosan and 18 Other Chemicals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that will ban many commonly used consumer antiseptic soaps.
London Raises Bar on Greening the Games
A new Olympic Park arose in a once derelict and contaminated industrial area of east London turning neglected waterways into wildlife havens. Almost 500 acres of land (200 hectares) have been razed and redeveloped for the 2012 Olympic Games, and 45 of those have been given over to creating new wildlife habitats for kingfishers, bats, otters and snakes -- while much of the rest has been left as parkland.
Ozone Hole Shrinks: 25 Years of Montreal Protocol is Model of International Cooperation
The international agreement unveiled 25 years ago on September 16 to phase out chemicals harmful to the Earth's ozone shield continues to reap results that show the giant hole in the stratosphere is shrinking. Signed by 197 nations, the treaty became a showcase for successful global environmental cooperation.
Danish Device Kills Air Pollution at Its Source
Scientists in Denmark have built a device designed to clean polluted air by accelerating natural atmospheric processes, helping to get rid of chemicals and smells. That Atmospheric Photochemical Accelerator developed at Copenhagen University underwent six years of trials working atop a stinky industrial plant.
Plant Root Used to Create Eco-friendly Lithium-ion Battery
Researchers have found an eco-friendly alternative to the metal ores currently favored in the electrodes of lithium-ion batteries. The new non-toxic and sustainable battery uses purpurin, a red/yellow dye extracted from the root of the madder plant.
Investors Bet on Organic Farming in China
Investors in China betting big on the organic concept have poured money into food producers and distributors. Some are wrestling with a conflict between scale and quality, but this has not dampened their enthusiasm.
Reusable 'Nanosheets' Soak Up Pollutants at 30 Times Their Weight
A next-generation material first earmarked for use in electronics has proven itself a capable clean-up agent for polluted waters. Boron nitride, or white graphene, can soak up organic pollutants such as industrial chemicals or engine oil in incredible amounts for their size, according to a report in Nature Communications.
Apple Bans Use of 2 Hazardous Chemicals in iPhone Assembly
Apple is banning the use of two potentially hazardous chemicals during the final assembly of iPhones and iPads as part of the company's latest commitment to protect the factory workers who build its trendy devices.
Revlon Removes Dubious Chemicals From Its Products
After a consumer petition demanded change, global cosmetics giant Revlon announced in December it is removing long-chain parabens and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from its beauty products.
Sports Arena Rises From Toxic Wasteland
Dallas decided to assist developers in cleaning up a 72-acre toxic mess at the city's core and build their new stadium there...
Amount of Mercury, DDT and Other Contaminants in Fish is at 40-Year Low
Fish in today's oceans contain far lower levels of mercury, DDT and other toxic chemicals than at any time in the last 4 decades, says a major review.
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