Tag Archives: Water pollution

NASA backs studies on environmental effects of COVID-19 lockdowns

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You’ve probably heard stories of skies and water clearing up while most people stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but how much have things improved, really? Scientists are about to rely on NASA technology to find out. The space agency is fund...

Scientists Discover Why Lake Tahoe Is So Blue

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For a long time, it has been firmly believed that Lake Tahoe’s iconic blue tint is due to its clarity. But a recent study at University of California suggests this is not the case. The blueness comes...

The Power of Pooh

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For the past several months I have been working on the ground with a multidisciplinary team of young doctors and technology entrepreneurs looking at innovative ways to manage the vast amounts of...

Galveston Oil Spill Threatens Wildlife

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It was a catastrophe that shook the world. A net total of 168,000 gallons of crude oil was spread on the sea surrounding Texas. Currently, emergency services are doing all they can to clean up or at...

The Rise of Green Tech To Clean Up Oil And Gas Wastes

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Drought, environmental regulation and the heavy reliance on fresh water are prompting big industrial companies, from oil and gas firms to chemical producers, to look at treating their wastewater for...

Pregnant women advised to avoid drinking tap water following toxic spill

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Health officials in West Virginia are advising pregnant women to refrain from drinking tap water until further notice. The advisory was issued on Wednesday night, citing a report from the Centers for...