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Devastating Ocean Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico Likely to be Around for a While
Dan DeBaun

Improving the water quality in the Gulf of Mexico and stopping the deadly algae blooms is likely to take decades, a new study has revealed.

Improving the water quality in the Gulf of Mexico and stopping the deadly algae blooms is likely to take decades, a new study has revealed.

Pesticides Feminizing Male Frogs, Impairing Reproduction
Dan DeBaun

A new study has revealed that linuron, an endocrine-disrupting chemical used in pesticides, impairs the fertility of male frogs and causes tadpoles to develop ovaries rather than testicles.

A new study has revealed that linuron, an endocrine-disrupting chemical used in pesticides, impairs the fertility of male frogs and causes tadpoles to develop ovaries rather than testicles.

Desire to Live Longer Drives Bottled Water Market
Dan DeBaun

While many people who buy bottled water realize that it may not be healthy for them or the environment, they do so because of their fear of dying, a new...

While many people who buy bottled water realize that it may not be healthy for them or the environment, they do so because of their fear of dying, a new...

Wastewater from Oil and Gas Operations not Ideal for Suppressing Dust on Roads
Dan DeBaun

A recent study suggests that using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant is far from ideal and that there is a need for a safer, non-toxic yet affordable...

A recent study suggests that using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant is far from ideal and that there is a need for a safer, non-toxic yet affordable...

Cheaper to Remove Rather than Repair Dams, Study Finds
Dan DeBaun

A study that was recently conducted by Portland State University has found that removing aging dams across the country instead of repairing them could save billions of dollars

A study that was recently conducted by Portland State University has found that removing aging dams across the country instead of repairing them could save billions of dollars

Dan DeBaun

A study conducted by the Adirondack Watershed Institute has found salt that more than 50% of wells sampled were polluted with salt at levels deemed to pose a health risk

A study conducted by the Adirondack Watershed Institute has found salt that more than 50% of wells sampled were polluted with salt at levels deemed to pose a health risk