Sulphuric Shadows
Particulate matter pollution from coal power plants, has resulted in approximately 460,000 deaths in the United States over the past two decades.
Pollution
The Bee’s Vapid Poison
Bees cannot detect common lethal pesticides in nectar, risking inadvertent consumption and population decline.
Soiled Stowaways
Overseas shipping containers may introduce harmful organisms to local environments, potentially causing huge risks to biosecurity protection.
After the Flames
Smoke infiltration indoors after a wildfire carries volatile chemicals that present health challenges. Cleaning proves more effective than ventilation or air purifiers in reducing indoor smoke pollutants.
Death’s Dirty Hands
Fine particle air pollution poses a far greater cardiovascular death risk for Black Americans than White, despite recent reductions.
Echoes from the Deep
Deep-sea mining tests reveal that such activities can have broader and more significant impacts on marine life than previously assumed.
Feathering Their Nests
Birds globally use human waste in nest-building, a trend that offers some benefits but also poses risks.
Toxic Flickers
Gas stoves in California and Colorado have been found to be a significant source of the toxic chemical benzene.
Spawning Shadows
Artificial light at night from coastal developments is potentially disrupting the moonlight cycles corals rely on for spawning, thereby threatening the resilience of these already endangered ecosystems.
Pollution’s Rhythm
The air we breathe can impact our heart’s rhythm, increasing the risk of sudden heart disruptions like arrhythmia and emphasising the need for reducing pollution levels and taking measures to protect those at risk.