In the last decade, growing numbers of researchers have studied plastic pollution, one of the world’s most pressing environmental hazards.
Novel Method of Analyzing Microplastic Particle Pollution Can Facilitate Environmental Impact Assessment
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Climate Trends in the West, Today and 11,000 Years Ago
People often say things like Phoenix has always been dry; Seattle has always been wet; and San Francisco has always been foggy. But “always” is a strong word.
Breathing Is Going to Get Tougher
Not all pollution comes from people. When global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, harmful plant emissions and dust will also increase by as much as 14 percent, according to new UC Riverside research.
As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Look to Cash In
Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper.
New Purification Method Could Make Protein Drugs Cheaper
One of the most expensive steps in manufacturing protein drugs such as antibodies or insulin is the purification step: isolating the protein from the bioreactor used to produce it. This step can account for up to half of the total cost of manufacturing a protein.
Pakistan Streamflow Timing Will Become Three Times Faster by End of Century
Nature has remained in balance for a long time, but climate change due to modern human activities is disrupting the balance of the natural system.
