Catalyst breaks down drugs polluting water

"This work presents a low-cost, broadly applicable, safe, and sustainable solution for purification of pharmaceutical-contaminated waters..."

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Sept. 26, 2024 ~7 min

There’s a big disconnect between beef eaters and pollution

People eating beef are less likely to live near the industry’s pollution, according to new research.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Sept. 4, 2024 ~6 min


New method removes 98% of nanoplastics from water

"Nanoplastics can disrupt aquatic ecosystems and enter the food chain, posing risks to both wildlife and humans."

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution

The manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of pollution from a sub-class of "forever chemicals."

Duke University • futurity
Aug. 14, 2024 ~5 min

‘Downwind’ states face greater air pollution burden

A recent Supreme Court decision complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on "downwind" states.

Jessica Sieff-Notre Dame • futurity
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min

Are nail salon chemicals bad for health?

An expert digs into the mysteries around fragrance chemicals and how to better protect nail salon workers' health.

Alden Woods-U. Washington • futurity
July 30, 2024 ~9 min

Pollution exposure can lead to loss of independence for older adults

A new study suggests that reducing exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic, could help prolong older adults' independent living.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~6 min

Barley starch plastic is 100% biodegradable

A biofriendly material made from barley starch blended with fiber from sugarbeet waste can completely decompose in nature.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
June 20, 2024 ~8 min


How climate change will make air pollution worse

"...our study finds that between 5 million and 13 million additional people will be exposed to dangerously high levels of ozone in 2050."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 6, 2024 ~7 min

City office buildings pump polluted air outside

"Our results demonstrate that buildings can directly influence urban air quality due to substantial outdoor-indoor air exchange."

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
June 3, 2024 ~8 min

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