Bacteria's Role in Precipitation: Biologics found in Snow
Besides spreading diseases bacteria play an important role in significant weather events like rainfall and snowfall.
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Diseases Caused by Air Pollution: Asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis and Other Conditions May be Caused by Air Pollution
While the most visible consequences of air pollution is smog, the effects of this environmental problem are more devastating than what simply meets …
Continue ReadingEffect of Overpopulation on the Environment & Sustainability: Overpopulation in India, Africa, Egypt, China & Other Countries
As population continues to grow globally, the threat of overpopulation may be a reality sooner than later.
Continue ReadingFarm Raised Salmon & Disease: How it Harms Wild Salmon & Our Environment
The salmon is one of the most well-known and frequently eaten fishes around the world. But the species is a surprising indicator of the many problems …
Continue ReadingHarmful Effects of Pesticides on the Human Brain: Learn More About Pesticides Used in the US & EU and How They Can Harm the Human Brain
Scientist’s urge government officials in the United States and the European Union to re-evaluate the safety of pesticides. Numerous studies may …
Continue ReadingHow New Whaling Weapons Such as the Harpoon Gun of 20th c. Norway Led to Near Whale Extinction
Continuing our look at the history of whaling, this article examines new whaling weapons developed during the 20th century that quickly led to the eve …
Continue ReadingMercury Rising: Elevated Levels of Mercury Contamination in the Catskills Eagles Raise Concern for the Environment & Human Health
The most recent study on bald eagles in New York’s Catskills have raised concern over not only the eagles themselves, but over the implications …
Continue ReadingNew Study Reveals Bacteria in Unprocessed Milk
Drinking milk has long been considered an important part of good health. Milk is a wonderful source of calcium which can prevent bone loss later in …
Continue ReadingNoise Pollution in the Oceans Harming Marine Live & Cephalopds
Scientific studies have shown that squid have a well developed sense of hearing. How does noise pollution affect squid? Evidence from recent …
Continue ReadingRecord Increase of Japan's CO2 Levels
Although some CO2 is natural and even beneficial, our factories and motor vehicles have dramatically increased those levels. Now Japan is reporting …
Continue ReadingRunning Out of Water by 2080?
The damage done to our environment is steadily leading towards global warming. The effect global warming will have on our water system has the …
Continue ReadingUsing Oceanography to Predict Climate Change
Charles Greene and colleagues weigh in on how oceanography can be used to predict climate change.
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