Newswise Feature Channel: Pollution

Study: Nearly 40% of Companies Missed or Abandoned 2020 Climate Targets with No Consequences

University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:04 EST

When a company misses an earnings target, it usually faces some backlash: a drop in stock prices, negative headlines, and sometimes even CEO turnover.

An Emissions Tale of Two Cities: Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles

University of Utah — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:00:03 EST

Researchers from the University of Utah and University of California set out to compare how freeway emissions trends differed in their states' largest metropolitan areas, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.

Uncovering Dementia's Environmental Triggers

University of Georgia — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:40:12 EST

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk.

Recycling Products From the Inside Out

Sandia National Laboratories — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:48 EST

What if plastics could self-destruct when their time as a useful product ends? Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are exploring this concept in one of their latest projects.

Carbon Monoxide Is the Silent Killer. Poison Control Center Experts Offer Tips on How to Protect Families

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:30:41 EST

New Jersey Poison Control experts give tips on carbon monoxide safety after a family of four is sickened.

Small and Nutritious Fish: A Healthy and Sustainable Alternative for the Amazon Region

Wildlife Conservation Society — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:45:45 EST

A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon can be a solution for both public health and biodiversity conservation.

Arsenic Detoxification: How Bacteria and Minerals Work Together

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:15:26 EST

A pioneering study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world's most pressing environmental health challenges.

Ideal Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Corn Belt Have Been Climbing for Decades, Iowa State Study Shows

Iowa State University — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:20 EST

The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades, a trend driven by higher yields and wetter springs, according to new Iowa State University study.

Unlocking the Molecular Dance Between Nanoplastics and Natural Organic Matter

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:30:22 EST

A pioneering study has uncovered the complex molecular interactions between nanoplastics (NPs) and natural organic matter (NOM) in aquatic ecosystems, offering a deeper understanding of their environmental fate.

Microplastics in ocean linked to disabilities for coastal residents

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 EST

Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study released today, February 25, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5-9, 2025, in San Diego and online. The study looked at disabilities affecting memory and thinking, mobility and a person's ability to take care of oneself.

Beneath the Bog: FAU Awarded $1.3M to Track Carbon and Gas Flow in Peatlands

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:30:14 EST

The project seeks to enhance predictions of carbon storage and gas emissions across peatlands from Alaska to the Everglades by using advanced geophysical methods like airborne GPR and ground-based TEM. Researchers will gather detailed spatial data to refine carbon storage estimates and explore how factors like permafrost and extreme weather influence gas release in these ecosystems.

Glass Fertilizer Beads Could Be a Sustained Nutrient Delivery System

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:30:23 EST

Excessive and inefficient use of fertilizers can present an environmental threat, contaminating waterways and generating greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Agricultural Science & Technology have addressed those challenges with glass fertilizer beads.

What If We Could Revive Waste Carbon Dioxide?

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:56 EST

Dr. Dahee Park's research team from the Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), has collaborated with Professor Jeong-Young Park's team from the Department of Chemistry at KAIST to develop a catalyst technology that significantly enhances the efficiency of carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion.

Consumer Spending Rises with Air Pollution: New Study

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:00:35 EST

Research shows consumers spend more on hedonic goods when air pollution rises, seeking mood-lifting purchases. The findings further suggest implications for marketers and policymakers in terms of responsible consumer engagement.

Use of Greener Anesthesia Protects Patients and the Environment

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:25:51 EST

A study performed at Michigan Medicine reveals that the use of less polluting inhaled anesthetic agents reduced harmful emissions by 50% in one year without impacting patient safety or outcomes.

Yale Expert Available to Discuss Nitrous Oxide Toxicity

Yale School of Medicine — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:45:07 EST

Air Quality After Wildfires: How to Safeguard Kids Long Term

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:30:03 EST

Schools and families are seeking reliable advice on how to protect kids from the poor air quality resulting from the wildfires that devastated swathes of Los Angeles.

European Court Holds Italy Responsible for Environmental Hazards in "Land of Fires," SHRO's Giordano Comments

Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:30:30 EST

Chula Collaborates with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and GIZ to Create a Model for Using Reusable Containers under a Deposit-Return System at Events in the Heart of the City

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:55:11 EST

Whenever events or festivals are organized in Bangkok, such as in public parks or city squares, where vendors serve food and drinks to attendees, a large amount of waste is generated, particularly fro...

Florida State University Experts Available for Comment on Breakthrough Microplastics Study

Florida State University — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:50:31 EST

A study on microplastics published last week shows that levels of plastic particles were about 50% higher in brain samples from 2024 compared to 2016. Research into the health effects of microplastics and nanoplastics is still emerging as the body of work is less than a decade old. Higher concentrations of plastics in our environment are linked to their larger presence in humans.