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07/29/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Moisture harvester is powered by the sun to produce clean water from air
Texan researchers recently presented a new type of moisture harvester that ran entirely on solar power. Their eco-friendly device passively gathered water vapor from the air and purified it into potable water. Many people still lack access to a reliable supply of clean water. The solar-powered moisture harvester may provide a solution to the problem […]
07/09/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Shocking: Groundwater in nearly HALF of U.S. states are contaminated with coal ash
Power utilities reported finding dangerous concentrations of coal ash in groundwater sources located near power plants. The toxic pollutant appeared in water sources in at least 22 states. Confronted with the magnitude of their pollution, the utilities promised to clean up the industrial waste produced by their coal power plants. Every year, coal power plants generate more than 100 […]
06/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals how mussels deal with microplastic pollution
Mussels often end up getting contaminated by the vast amount of microplastics that pollute the oceans. A new study showed that the animals successfully expel most of the tiny plastic fibers from their bodies. Microplastics are present in every part of the world’s oceans, even remote areas that are thousands of miles away from the nearest human presence. They are […]
06/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Green and clean: Energy-efficient water purification system developed by scientists
Chinese researchers debuted a new photocatalytic disinfectant for eliminating pathogenic microorganisms in water. Made from incredibly thin sheets of graphitic carbon nitride and powered by light instead of electricity, the new disinfectant offered an environment-friendly approach to water purification. In trials, it reportedly purified samples of heavily-contaminated water in just half an hour. It also killed nearly all of […]
05/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Don’t drink the water: Study warns that bottled water may contain toxic microplastics
Think twice about making the next purchase of supposedly pure and safe bottled water. A new study held by a non-profit organization showed that many bottled water products from big brands contained at least a trace of microplastic contamination. Performed by a research team from Orb Media and held in a laboratory at the State University of New […]
05/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
An innovative new water filter uses bacteria to kill other bacteria
In a case of fighting fire with fire, Missouri-based researchers used a type of bacteria to produce the active material for making the membrane of a water filter. When exposed to light, the material released heat that killed harmful bacteria, thereby preventing the biological fouling of the filter. In response to the increasing strain on the […]
05/02/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Are you part of the problem? Plastic pollution and its negative side effects on wildlife
A piece of plastic trash doesn’t have to be accidentally swallowed by an animal for it to harm the creature’s chances of survival. Plastic pollution has grown so prevalent that it is disrupting the courtship and mating rituals of water birds and wildlife. This could contribute to the further decline of endangered animals that are already […]
04/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Minimizing fibers used in synthetic fabrics can reduce plastic pollution and save marine life
Plastic pollution in the ocean is not limited to just large pieces of trash that can choke, entangle, and injure marine life. The microfibers that make up synthetic fabrics also contribute to pollution, which is why it is important to reduce the amount of tiny fibers shed by synthetic clothing during each wash. Most images of ocean plastic […]
04/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Long-term study looks at impact of ocean pollution across coastal environments and communities
Researchers recently published the results of two years of studying ocean garbage that washed up on the shores of the Gulf states. They found that plastic is the most common type of trash; that Texas ends up with the most coastal debris; and that spring and summer months are the worst. Trash in the ocean […]
04/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers find plastic-eating microbe that can solve our ocean’s plastic problem
Even as humans keep on filling the planet with plastic pollutants, the bountiful oceans reveal a means by which the problem can be resolved. An Israeli research team announced that they successfully created a biodegradable plastic from a common seaweed. Their new bioplastic could be broken down by bacteria that feed on the seaweed in the […]
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