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Researchers estimate 10,000 metric tons of plastic enter Great Lakes every year

Researchers estimate 10,000 metric tons of plastic enter Great Lakes every year

December 27, 2016

A new study that inventories and tracks high concentrations of plastic in the Great Lakes could help inform cleanup efforts....

Growth of Carbon Dioxide Levels Accelerating

Growth of Carbon Dioxide Levels Accelerating

December 22, 2016

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising faster than predicted, largely due to a burgeoning global economy and the....

Impacts of Air Pollution & Acid Rain on Wildlife

Impacts of Air Pollution & Acid Rain on Wildlife

December 19, 2016

Animals are exposed to air pollutants via three pathways: 1) inhalation of gases or small particles; 2) ingestion of particles....

Eiffel Tower Disappears in Thick Paris Smog

Eiffel Tower Disappears in Thick Paris Smog

December 11, 2016

Paris city hall has barred half of all cars from traveling and made public transportation free for a third consecutive....

Water Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Water Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Tired Earth December 07, 2016

Our planet is comprised primarily of water. Aquatic ecosystems cover more than two-thirds of the Earth's surface. And all life....