By Dan DeBaun -
How Much Plastic Do We Consume?
Dan DeBaun

The average Joe ingests about 5 grams of plastic — the equivalent of munching down a credit card — every week, a study commissioned by the WWF has found.

The average Joe ingests about 5 grams of plastic — the equivalent of munching down a credit card — every week, a study commissioned by the WWF has found.

A New Technology to Remove Pharmaceuticals from Drinking Water
Dan DeBaun

A new material technology may allow waste water treatment plants the ability to remove pharmaceuticals from drinking water.

A new material technology may allow waste water treatment plants the ability to remove pharmaceuticals from drinking water.

Fire-safety Experts Call for Global Ban on Toxic PFAS-containing Firefighting Foams
Dan DeBaun

Fire-safety officials across the world are urging governments to protect environmental and human health by banning the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOAs).

Fire-safety officials across the world are urging governments to protect environmental and human health by banning the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOAs).

Scientists Develop a Smartphone Accessory that can Detect Arsenic in Drinking Water
Dan DeBaun

A newly developed device that connects to a smartphone could prevent millions of water consumers around the world from drinking arsenic contaminated water that could be harmful to their health.

A newly developed device that connects to a smartphone could prevent millions of water consumers around the world from drinking arsenic contaminated water that could be harmful to their health.

Our US Schools Are Failing Lead Water Tests
Dan DeBaun

According to report by Environment America, many schools across the nation are failing to protect their students from being exposed to drinking water contaminated with lead..

According to report by Environment America, many schools across the nation are failing to protect their students from being exposed to drinking water contaminated with lead..

Can We Combat Climate Change without Compromising Water Quality
Dan DeBaun

Before implementing strategies that limit climate change, we need to consider the potential impact they may have on water quality due to nutrient inputs.

Before implementing strategies that limit climate change, we need to consider the potential impact they may have on water quality due to nutrient inputs.