Pollution Content

Coal Train Pollution Increases Health Risks and Disparities

Katherine E Kerlin — April 18, 2024 - 11:00am

The first health impact study of coal train pollution centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, with ΢��Ƶ scientists finding communities near passing coal trains suffer worse health outcomes.

Car Fumes, Weeds Pose Double Whammy for Fire-Loving Native Plants

Katherine E Kerlin — February 15, 2024 - 9:00am

A ΢��Ƶ study found that wildflowers that usually flourish after a fire were replaced by invasive plants in places where nitrogen from vehicle emissions were high.

Graduate Without the Glitter

Malia Reiss — May 30, 2023 - 11:07am

Confetti and glitter are harmful to the natural environment. Luckily, there are many alternatives to celebrate your big day.

A Sustainable Solution: Compostable Wind Turbine Blades

Jocelyn C Anderson — May 30, 2023 - 10:12am

Wind turbine blades are a major source of environmental pollution and waste. Learn how ΢��Ƶ is creating an ecologically sound solution for their disposal.

Coal Trains Increase Air Pollution in San Francisco Bay Area

Katherine E Kerlin — April 27, 2023 - 9:00am

A ΢��Ƶ study based in the Bay Area is the first to quantify coal train pollution in the urban U.S, indicating environmental justice concerns for Richmond and Oakland.

Buzz Killer: Caffeine Pollutes. Can Bacteria Help?

Katherine E Kerlin — January 11, 2023 - 12:55pm

Caffeine-addicted bacteria may be just the buzz killer needed to clean up coffee pollution. ΢��Ƶ is on it. Plus, 5 ways you can clean up your coffee habit.

The Conversation: Which Wetlands Should Receive Federal Protection?

Karen Michele Nikos — October 14, 2022 - 4:28pm

The U.S. Supreme Court opens its new session on Oct. 3, 2022, with a high-profile case that could fundamentally alter the federal government’s ability to address water pollution.

Most Oil in the Sea Comes from Runoff on Land

Katherine E Kerlin — October 03, 2022 - 11:16am

Runoff from cities, cars and highways is the main source of oil in the ocean, while oil spills are the third largest contributor, finds a National Academies "Oil in the Sea" report. ΢��Ƶ' Oiled Wildlife Care Network director Michael Ziccardi is a co-author.

Air Pollution, Including During Wildfires, Shows Ill Effects in Children

Karen Michele Nikos — August 04, 2022 - 11:00am

New research linking air pollution data from federal monitors in the Sacramento area of California, including during significant fires, is showing ill effects of pollution exposure among children, a new University of California, Davis, study suggests.

Balancing Protein in Your Diet Could Improve Water Quality

Katherine E Kerlin — July 07, 2022 - 9:00am

Balancing how much protein you eat with the amount your body needs could reduce nitrogen releases to aquatic systems in the U.S., study says.