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The study found widespread microplastic pollution across some Appalachian streams, which poses ecological and public health ...

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A chemical commonly found in sunscreen could be making plastic in oceans even harder to break down, according to University ...

The report caps a two-year-long research review by a team of 16 scientists that focused on pollution patterns in two ...

Africa accounts for nearly 1 in 5 global road deaths, worsened by old used cars • Over 80% of exported used vehicles fail basic emissions standards • Weak regulations fuel road accidents, air ...

This brief assesses the health and air pollution benefits of reducing the global marine fuel sulfur limit from 0.5% to 0.1%, ...

Israel and United States' strikes on Iran could leave lasting health, environmental, and climate damage to the country.