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In midst of river cleanup, supporters are divided

(AP) -- Once a dumping ground for chemicals, a stretch of the Housatonic River that winds near this Berkshires hamlet is being scoured in a lengthy, expensive cleanup. Now, dredging other parts of the riverbed ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Researchers identify how PCBs may alter in utero, neonatal brain development

In three new studies — including one appearing online today in the Public Library of Science - Biology (PLoS - Biology) — UC Davis researchers provide compelling evidence of how low levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PC ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Phase 1 of PCB removal on Hudson wrapping up

(AP) -- Crews dredging a polluted stretch of the upper Hudson River this year battled high water, old logging debris and unexpected levels of PCB contamination that slowed progress.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 11, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Zeroing in on more powerful enzymes for degrading persistent pollutants

For the first time, researchers have identified two important strategies for optimizing the effects of the enzymes involved in degrading persistent pollutants such as PCBs. These scientific advances, achieved by Professor ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Plant growth without light control: Synthetic photoreceptor stimulates germination and development

Plants are dependent on the sun. Sunlight does not only supply them with energy, but also controls their development steps. So-called photoreceptors activate the processes of germination, leaf development, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

GE: Limit PCB contamination during Hudson dredging

(AP) -- General Electric Co. on Monday proposed a halting further dredging of the Hudson River if PCBs churned up by the work spread too much pollution downriver during the second phase of an ongoing cleanup.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 08, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0