By Dan DeBaun -
Thirsty Business: What Causes Our Thirst
Dan DeBaun

Scientists discover the mechanism in the human brain that controls body temperature and hydration.

Scientists discover the mechanism in the human brain that controls body temperature and hydration.

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Simple Filtration Method Can Stop Urban Storm Water from Killing Salmon
Dan DeBaun

Recent study has revealed that pollutants in stormwater runoff from parking lots, roads and paved surfaces is killing adult salmon in West Coast urban streams.

Recent study has revealed that pollutants in stormwater runoff from parking lots, roads and paved surfaces is killing adult salmon in West Coast urban streams.

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Insecticides Threaten US Freshwater Systems and Every Living Thing That Depends on Them
Dan DeBaun

While many people are aware of devastating impact of pesticides, there is far less awareness regarding highly toxic insecticides consisting largely of neonics.

While many people are aware of devastating impact of pesticides, there is far less awareness regarding highly toxic insecticides consisting largely of neonics.

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Rethinking Watershed Management
Dan DeBaun

A recently published analysis provides options for management of runoff, storm water and floods that can be implemented by decision-makers to manage water quality.

A recently published analysis provides options for management of runoff, storm water and floods that can be implemented by decision-makers to manage water quality.

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Ban Plastic Microbeads in Order to Protect Aquatic Wildlife
Dan DeBaun

A team of conservationists suggest that banning the use of plastic microbeads in products is the only solution to the problem of plastic pollution in our water.

A team of conservationists suggest that banning the use of plastic microbeads in products is the only solution to the problem of plastic pollution in our water.

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Chemicals Released During Natural Gas Operations Could Pose Health Risk to Humans
Dan DeBaun

A team of researchers have concluded that fracking activities have the potential to release a complex mix of endocrine disrupting chemicals into the environment.

A team of researchers have concluded that fracking activities have the potential to release a complex mix of endocrine disrupting chemicals into the environment.