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High Levels of Drugs, Chemicals Found in Waters Off Southern England

High Levels of Drugs, Chemicals Found in Waters Off Southern England

In a new study, scientists have identified high levels of chemicals in the sea off the southern coasts of England. The chemicals include drugs that could be harming marine life. The Clean Harbours Partnership, along with Portsmouth University, Brunel University and local interest groups, collected hundreds of samples along the coasts of Hampshire and West […]

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    7 of the Greenest Small Towns in America

    7 of the Greenest Small Towns in America

    Much of the coverage of environmental policy focuses on the actions of countries, states or major cities like New York or Paris. But a community doesn’t have to be large to make a difference for the planet or their local ecosystems. Here are seven of the U.S.’s greenest small towns and cities. Ithaca, New York […]

    Canada Facing Record Wildfire Season, Officials Say

    Canada Facing Record Wildfire Season, Officials Say

    Federal officials in Canada are predicting a record wildfire season, with heightened wildfire risks and dry conditions expected to last through August. Wildfires are already burning with uncommon scope throughout Canada. “The distribution of fires from coast to coast this year is unusual. At this time of the year, fires usually occur only on one […]

    ‘Globally Significant Moment for Ocean Conservation’: Australia to Phase Out Gill Net Fishing in Great Barrier Reef

    ‘Globally Significant Moment for Ocean Conservation’: Australia to Phase Out Gill Net Fishing in Great Barrier Reef

    The Australian and Queensland governments have introduced a more than $160 million package to phase out the commercial gill net fishing that damages the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, as well as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Area. […]

    Organic Honey Bee Hives Can Be as Productive and Healthy as Conventional Hives, Study Finds

    Organic Honey Bee Hives Can Be as Productive and Healthy as Conventional Hives, Study Finds

    Organic farming methods mean less pesticides in our soil and food. They ensure agricultural runoff won’t contain toxic chemicals that can make their way into our waterways, polluting the water supply and potentially harming wildlife and ecosystems. They also consider animal welfare. So why do farmers continue to use synthetic pesticides? The answer is simple: […]

    70% of California’s Beaches Could Disappear by 2100, Study Finds

    70% of California’s Beaches Could Disappear by 2100, Study Finds

    A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has found that 25% to 70% of California’s beaches could disappear by the end of this century. It follows a similar study from 2017 that found 31% to 67% of beaches in Southern California were at risk. The research, which is currently undergoing the peer-review process, […]

    Indoor Air Quality: Everything You Need to Know

    Indoor Air Quality: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is Indoor Air Quality? Maybe you have a habit of checking the air quality in your area before you head out for your morning walk, but how much do you know about indoor air quality? From firing up your gas stove to cook dinner to lighting candles while you read, a […]