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Are Fireworks Harmful for the Environment?

Are Fireworks Harmful for the Environment?

December 30, 2017

In some it's not New Year's Eve without a night sky full of fireworks. But how bad are these colorful....

Negative Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on Infants Health

Negative Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on Infants Health

December 17, 2017

From North Dakota to Ohio to Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, has transformed small towns into energy powerhouses.

If the UK Hits Walking and Cycling Targets 13,000 Lives Would be Saved

If the UK Hits Walking and Cycling Targets 13,000 Lives Would be Saved

December 05, 2017

an increase in walking or cycling would reduce deaths from air pollution by more than 13,000 in the next 10....

Defending Renewable Energy in New England

Defending Renewable Energy in New England

December 02, 2017

As more renewable energy comes online, the need for polluting fossil fuels to provide electricity to our homes and businesses....

800 Million People Will Face Water Crisis by 2025

800 Million People Will Face Water Crisis by 2025

November 29, 2017

About 203 districts of 20 states in India are affected with fluoride contamination and around 66.62 million people suffer from....

High Levels of Air Pollution Lead to Poor Sperm Quality

High Levels of Air Pollution Lead to Poor Sperm Quality

November 22, 2017

Study finds ‘strong association’ between high levels of fine particulate matter and abnormal sperm shape

Blue Planet II: Whales dying from pollution as they ingest toxic plastic

Blue Planet II: Whales dying from pollution as they ingest toxic plastic

November 21, 2017

“Today in the Atlantic waters they have to share the ocean with plastic,” he says. “A mother is holding her....

In Major New report, UN Environment Chief Urges Ambitious Action to Save Planet from 'Pollution Menace'

In Major New report, UN Environment Chief Urges Ambitious Action to Save Planet from 'Pollution Menace'

November 20, 2017

The health effects are stark, with air pollution alone killing some 6.5 million annually, affecting mostly poor and vulnerable people.