Two Independent Studies Link Fracking To Increased Seismic Activity
New evidence that links hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to increased seismic activity, has posed additional threats from water contamination and pollution to citizens living...
Wastewater Treatment Could Have Huge Impact for Emerging Economies
Treating and recycling wastewater might be the key to solving the water scarcity problem in many countries around the world, according to new research...
Vehicle Pollution Causes One in 1000 People to Die, MIT Study
Road transportation is the main source of air pollution in the U.S., closely followed by power generation and commercial and residential emissions.
This is the...
Global Oil Consumption Grows, Despite Gas Prices: VIDEO
Every day, millions of barrels of oil are consumed in industry, transportation, and homes. Over the years, in spite of increasing efficiency, oil consumption...
Tiny Particles in Wild Fire Smoke Might Change Climate Model Predictions
A team of scientists from Michigan Technological University have found missing variables from current climate models that can change the outcome significantly. These are...
Scientists Find High Rate of Ocean Acidification Threatens Marine Ecosystems
Scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany established that the rate of ocean acidification due to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere...
Radioactive Water Leaking From Fukushima Estimated at 300 Tons
The volume of radioactivity of water coming from Fukushima nuclear power plant has reached record numbers.
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) announced that 300 tonnes...
New Method Allows Accurate Measurement Of Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Accurate monitoring of greenhouse gas concentrations in urban areas is the key to reducing emissions according to researchers from Penn State's College of Earth and...
Studies Identify High Risks Of Groundwater Contamination Near Fracking Sites
As the number of fracking sites increases with numerous new planning permissions for drilling being issued almost every day, the concerns over safety and...
Cactus Needle-like Structures Remove Oil Droplets From Water
A study published in Nature Communications last week, reveals an innovative method for cleaning up micron-sized oil droplets from water.
The team of Chinese scientists...
