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12/02/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
Antidepressant use is posing a very real threat to the environment, experts warn
One of the greatest threats to the environment and wildlife is the accumulation of pharmaceutical drugs in the water and soil. Improperly discarded pharmaceuticals enter the sewage system and pollute the water. Hormone replacement drugs and contraceptives, even at trace levels, are now feminizing fish. Pharmaceutical chemicals often remain stable, even after passing through people […]
04/07/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Focus on microfibers: Microscopic pollution has been found to make up a majority of shoreline debris
Microfibers may be tiny, but their impact is nothing short of massive. A number of studies over the years have produced a wide array of facts and figures that demonstrate the extent of their impact. For instance, the researchers behind a 2011 study found that microfibers account for a considerable portion of man-made debris polluting […]
02/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tracking wastewater is difficult: Artificial sweeteners turn out to be reliable chemical markers
No one really thinks twice about the wastewater generated by sinks and toilets, but a team of Canadian scientists has recently discovered an unusual way to track the water “to ensure it doesn’t end up in unwanted places.” John Spoelstra, a research scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says that artificial sweeteners “are very specific […]
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