Space junk littering orbit; might need cleaning up
Space junk has made such a mess of Earth's orbit that experts say we may need to finally think about cleaning it up.
Space Exploration
Sep 1, 2011
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News tagged with cleanup
Purdue membrane technology could help cleanup oil spills
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new type of membrane that separates oil from water developed by Purdue University material engineers may be used to clean up oil spills such as BP's massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Materials Science
Jun 4, 2010
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Hot and cold moves of cyanide and water
Scientists have long known that molecules dance about as the temperature rises, but now researchers know the exact steps that water takes with a certain molecule. Results with small, electrically charged cyanide ions and ...
General Physics
Sep 3, 2009
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Innovative methods for removing radioactive cesium from wastewater after nuclear disasters
In a recent comprehensive review published in Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering on 5 December 2023, researchers from Tsinghua University delve into various innovative methods in the removal of radioactive cesium ...
Materials Science
Jan 17, 2024
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Many urban waterways were once waste dumps. Despite restoration efforts, there's more to do to bring nature back
In the 19th century, many of Australia's urban creeks and rivers were in poor shape. Melbourne's major river, the Maribyrnong, was full of waste from abattoirs, tanneries and factories.
Ecology
Jun 15, 2023
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Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new report
Many people are aware of plastic pollution in the oceans. Photos of turtles or seabirds entangled in plastic garbage first went viral in the 1990s, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now the focus of highly publicized ...
Environment
Jan 10, 2023
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A long-forgotten toxic dump site is raising new worries for this Los Angeles neighborhood
In the summer of 1984, investigators peered into a cave dug beneath the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles and found dozens of rusted 55-gallon barrels filled with toxic chemicals.
Environment
May 2, 2022
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Satellites and light reflections help environmentalists spot coastal plastic waste
Geospatial scientists have found a way to detect plastic waste on remote beaches that are not visible in conventional satellite images, bringing us closer to global monitoring options.
Environment
Feb 2, 2022
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Study finds that proactive home buyouts provide financial benefits, reduce flood damage, and protect homeowners
Damages from flooding cost hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Compounded by a changing climate, by 2080 the frequency of these major events is expected to increase by 20 times.
Environment
Jun 17, 2020
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Solar-powered barge a key 'interceptor' for plastic waste
Scooping waste from a Malaysian river to stop it reaching the sea, a solar-powered barge named the "Interceptor" is the latest weapon in a global battle to rid the world's waters of plastic.
Environment
Jan 16, 2020
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