Air in US cities getting cleaner, EPA says
The air in American cities is getting safer to breathe, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported Thursday.
Environment
Aug 21, 2014
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News tagged with environmental hazards
Using prevalent technologies and 'Internet of Things' data for atmospheric science
The use of prevalent technologies and crowdsourced data may benefit weather forecasting and atmospheric research, according to a new paper authored by Dr. Noam David, a visiting scientist at the Laboratory of Associate Professor ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 14, 2019
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NOAA's GOES-U satellite completes pre-launch acoustics tests
GOES-U, the fourth and final satellite in NOAA's GOES-R Series, recently completed acoustics testing as part of a rigorous testing program to ensure it can withstand the harsh conditions of launch and orbiting in space 22,236 ...
Space Exploration
Mar 31, 2023
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New method reduces need for fish in experiments
Fish are commonly used in experiments to identify environmental hazards and pollutants in water. As gills are in constant contact with the water, they are often the focal point for studies seeking to understand the effects ...
Ecology
Feb 17, 2016
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Advanced recycling: Plastic crisis solution or distraction?
The plastics industry says there is a way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet's oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically.
Environment
Oct 21, 2022
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Asian cities face perfect storm of environmental hazards
Of the 100 cities worldwide most vulnerable to environmental hazards all but one are in Asia, and most are in India or China, according to a risk assessment published Thursday.
Environment
May 13, 2021
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Green chemistry labs teach students a sustainable and innovative mindset
The chemical industry has been responsible for numerous technological advancements, but also many environmental problems and disasters. Principles applied through what's called green chemistry seek to reduce or eliminate ...
Education
Aug 19, 2019
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EPA needs to keep up with science, do more to protect vulnerable populations
Many hazardous chemicals that cause health issues continue to be used in industrial, commercial and private settings, despite well-documented harms.
Environment
Sep 2, 2019
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Airborne toxins down, but overall pollutant levels rising, EPA says
(HealthDay)—There's some good news and bad news from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on pollutants: Although emissions of toxic air pollutants in the United States continue to decline, total releases of toxic chemicals ...
Environment
Jan 16, 2013
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Researchers discover mechanism for fixing defective mucins
Proper lubrication is crucial to keep not only machines but also humans functioning smoothly. The mucus membranes in our mouths, eyes, stomachs and genital area help keep friction to a minimum and also protect us against ...
Materials Science
Oct 2, 2015
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