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Marine creatures are drowning in plastic waste
The recorded number of animals killed or injured by plastic waste has never been higher, the RSPCA says.
Air pollution makes people less happy. Literally
On especially polluted days, the researchers say, many people tend to engage in more impulsive and risky behavior.
A billion oysters can restore New York Harbor’s ecosystems
Oysters are known for their prodigious capacity to filter water and remove nitrogen, which supports biodiversity.
Cooling from atmospheric particles may mask greater warming
Scientists may still lack a proper understanding of the impacts of aerosols on the climate.
Toxic air can cause miscarriages
Exposure to higher levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) increases the risk of miscarriages by 16%.
To combat air pollution, plant hedges
Hedges planted at roadsides can cut black carbon by as much as 63%, in addition to other airborne pollutants.