Pollutant May Be More Hazardous Than Previously Thought
Researchers report on the mechanism that perchlorate uses to impact and damage normal functioning of the thyroid gland
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Uncovering Indoor Pollution Hazards
Researchers have found surprisingly high levels of pollutants, including formaldehyde and possibly mercury, in carefully monitored homes
Rocket Fuel That's Cleaner, Safer, and Still Full of Energy
The new fuels use simple chemical "triggers" to unlock the energy of one of the hottest new materials
Pollutants, Pathogens Could Team up to Make Us Sick
Environmental pollutants appear to weaken the immune system, reduce vaccine efficacy, and increase pathogen virulence
Nitrogen Pollution's Path to Streams Weaves through More Forests—and at a Faster Pace—than Suspected
The findings are the result of a collaboration that compiled data from 13 states and one province over 21 years
Coal Power Stations Disrupt Rainfall
Ultrafine particles from exhaust gas filters are "worse than road traffic"
Wildfire Pollutants Affect Crop, Vegetation Growth Hundreds of Kilometers from Impact Zone
The study examined how ozone and aerosols influence healthy plant growth in areas that are seemingly unaffected
Monitoring Air Pollution After Hurricane Maria
Researchers have shown that low-cost sensors that run on solar energy can be used to monitor air pollution after a disaster
New Study Finds Harmful Pesticides Lurking in NYS Homes
Once inside a home, pesticide residues accumulate in dust and degrade at a lower rate than they do outdoors
Analyzing Roadside Dust to Identify Potential Health Concerns
Findings from studies of traffic-related abrasion particles point to tires, brake pads, and road materials as significant sources of environmental pollution with potential health implications