Science

May 9, 2019

Synthetic Fibers in Clothing Contribute to Pollution

Clothing that contains synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon contributes to microplastic pollution, which can end up in the ocean and the seafood that humans eat.
May 9, 2019

Humans Have Been Influencing Drought for More Than a Century

Greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles produced by humans have influenced global drought since at least the early 20th century, according to a NASA study.
May 7, 2019

Thawing Arctic Soils Accelerating Global Warming

The permafrost layer in the Arctic is thawing and releasing greenhouse gases more quickly than predicted and is accelerating global warming.
May 7, 2019

Study: California Tap Water May Cause Cancer

A research team that analyzed California tap water during a five-year period concluded contaminants in the water could cause more than 200 cases of cancer each year.
May 7, 2019

Carbon Pollution to Deprive Tropical Forests of Iconic Clouds

Human-caused climate change could cause iconic clouds in tropical rain forests to disappear with the next 25 years.
May 3, 2019

Biodegradable Bags Still Hold Groceries After Three Years

A study found that biodegradable bags in soil or marine environments were still able to hold a full load of groceries after being exposed to the natural environment for three years.
April 24, 2019

Voluntary Third-party Green Certification Improves Fracking Public Opinion, Study Finds

April 19, 2019

Microplastics Found Atop Pyrenees Mountains

Science hasn't yet proven that microplastics are everywhere, but they're sure showing up in some remote places. Scientists have found microplastics far away from urban sources, atop the Pyrenees in France.
April 17, 2019

The Great Barrier Reef is Struggling to Stay Alive

According to a new study published in Nature, there is a limit to the amount of damage the reef can withstand, and the coral is not doing well.
April 16, 2019

New Online Tool Aims to Make Beekeeping Easier

Beescape site gives keepers environmental data to keep pollinators vital to Indiana’s agriculture alive
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