Environmental Exposure to Growth Hormones used in Beef Production Higher than expected

Environmental Exposure to Growth Hormones used ...

Dan DeBaun

A recent study has found that growth hormones used in agriculture can persist in natural systems at higher levels and for longer periods than initially thought.

A recent study has found that growth hormones used in agriculture can persist in natural systems at higher levels and for longer periods than initially thought.

Uncovering Chemicals in Fracking Fluids Allows Testing for Water Contamination

Uncovering Chemicals in Fracking Fluids Allows ...

Dan DeBaun

Two new scientific studies have uncovered the organic chemicals found in fracking fluids, serving as a basis for testing water for signs of contamination.

Two new scientific studies have uncovered the organic chemicals found in fracking fluids, serving as a basis for testing water for signs of contamination.

Don't Just Go Green, Go Blue Too!

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Don't Just Go Green, Go Blue Too!

Don't Just Go Green, Go Blue Too!

Dan DeBaun

While going green is great, it seems very little emphasis is placed on conserving water – a vital component of all living organisms on earth.

While going green is great, it seems very little emphasis is placed on conserving water – a vital component of all living organisms on earth.

High Levels of Methane Recorded in Pennsylvanian Stream

High Levels of Methane Recorded in Pennsylvania...

Dan DeBaun

A newly developed environmental monitoring system found methane at high levels along a Pennsylvanian stream close to a recently reported shale gas leak.

A newly developed environmental monitoring system found methane at high levels along a Pennsylvanian stream close to a recently reported shale gas leak.

New Research Shows BPA can Negatively Affect Reproduction In Fish for Three Generations

New Research Shows BPA can Negatively Affect Re...

Dan DeBaun

Researchers have found that when fish are exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as BPA, the adverse impacts remain in effect for up to 3 generations.

Researchers have found that when fish are exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as BPA, the adverse impacts remain in effect for up to 3 generations.

Chlorine Treatment of Wastewater May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance

Chlorine Treatment of Wastewater May Contribute...

Dan DeBaun

Studies show chlorine treatment at sewage plants may promote development of new strains of antibiotics, in turn potentially promoting antibiotic resistance.

Studies show chlorine treatment at sewage plants may promote development of new strains of antibiotics, in turn potentially promoting antibiotic resistance.