pollution

Pollution link to irregular heartbeat and lung clotting

Posted in Science on 6th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

Air pollution is linked to increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat and blood clots in the lung, research suggests.

The US government announces its strongest action against climate change to date

Posted in Business on 3rd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller

The Obama administration wants to cut carbon pollution by 30 percent within the next 16 years.

China's air pollution leading to more erratic climate for US

Posted in Featured, Science on 17th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Computer modelling showed intensification of US-bound Pacific storms, driven by fine aerosols from coal power plants and traffic.

Damning study blames BP oil spill for heart defects in fish

Posted in Science on 26th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists find evidence of Deepwater Horizon's potentially lethal effect on commercial fish species.

NASA-funded study: industrial civilization headed for 'irreversible collapse'?

Posted in Science on 16th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller

Natural and social scientists develop new model of how 'perfect storm' of crises could unravel global system.