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01/09/2019 / By Frances Bloomfield

The world’s first polluted river is over 7,000 years old, researchers find

Researchers from the Liverpool John Moores University may have found the world’s first polluted river, reports Sci-News.com. Located in the Wadi Feynan region of southern Jordan, the now-barren riverbed was found to contain traces of anthropogenic copper pollution and was contaminated well over 7,000 years ago. The study, published in the journal Science of the […]

12/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Signs, symptoms, and sources of arsenic poisoning

Arsenic is a naturally-occurring, semi-metallic chemical found all over the world. Though common in the Earth’s crust, arsenic can also be present in food and water sources as a contaminant. Typically odorless and flavorless, these attributes make it difficult to identify arsenic, especially in water. The absorption, ingestion, or inhalation of dangerous levels of arsenic […]

09/09/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Air pollution in northern China reducing life expectancy

Though well-intentioned, a home heating policy in Northern China is actually taking several years off the lives of China’s residents, researchers claimed. In a study that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers focused on the Huai River policy, wherein northerners receive free coal during winter to power their indoor heating […]

08/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Decrease toxic exposures in your home with these 5 tips

Nobody wants to live in a dirty home. You can sweep and wipe as much as you like, but your home can still be “dirty”. More than just dust and grime, toxic chemicals can lurk inside and outside your home. These unhealthy pollutants can harm your family by increasing your risk to disease or by […]

06/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The hidden health dangers of microwave popcorn

When it comes to snacking, popcorn is usually thought of as one of the healthier snacks out there. It’s low in calories, rich in antioxidants, and offers a satisfying way to get your daily fill of whole grain goodness. But that’s if you opt for plain, air-popped popcorn. According to LiveScience.com, microwave popcorn is anything […]

04/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

High phosphate intake, typical in moist food formulations, can damage kidney function in cats, study finds

Excessive phosphate intake can harm the kidneys of cats, a new study has revealed. According to researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, too much phosphate can impede kidney function and may be partially responsible for the high occurrence of chronic kidney disease among older cats. To arrive at this conclusion, the researchers placed 13 healthy adult cats on a […]

04/14/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Glacial rivers could contain fecal matter – you might just be drinking poop-filled water

Rising more than 20,000 feet above sea level, Denali, formerly Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America and one of the highest mountains in the world. Apart from “tall,” another word that aptly describes this majestic land feature is “cold.” Much of Denali is permanently covered in a white sheet of snow, and […]

04/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is YOUR indoor cat or dog consuming parabens? The preservatives are poisoning pets

Parabens: the dangers posed by these synthetic additives are well documented by now. They’ve been linked to the increased risk of breast cancer and early puberty, as well as reduced sperm levels. As such, manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products have been trying to phase out parabens from their goods. The same can’t be […]

03/29/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Alaska’s permafrost holds the world’s largest deposit of mercury; concern growing over potential dangers such as contamination of food supply, water

Mercury is found all over the world — in the soil, water, and air. Very rarely do we associate mercury with ice. Yet, as researchers have discovered, that’s what we have to worry about the most. After all, the world’s largest mercury deposit is present in the Northern Hemisphere’s permafrost. Between 2004 and 2012, the […]

03/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Microplastics are leaking directly from an industry manufacturing site, spreading across a large coastal region

Microplastics have been leaking out into the environment by the millions from a manufacturing site in Stenungsund. But, far from just affecting the immediate area, these tiny plastic pellets have spread all over the coastal region. This was what a team of researchers from Gothenburg University uncovered over the course of several studies. As Martin […]

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