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Science is key to environmental justice
Science has the potential to save the environment across the board, benefitting disadvantaged communities in the process.
Rivers worldwide are contaminated by pharmaceuticals
Almost half of the world’s rivers are contaminated with potentially dangerous chemicals from drugs.
‘Forever’ PFAS chemicals linked to hypertension in women
Public health impacts have long been suspected with PFAS chemicals. Now they've been linked to high blood pressure in middle-aged women.
Scientists improve drinking water restoration after wildfire
Water contamination after wildfire can slow community recovery. U.S. researchers found new ways to identify and manage the challenge.
Plastic waste in the oceans could yield new antibiotics one day
Considering the current antibiotic crisis and the rise of superbugs, it is essential to look for alternative sources of novel antibiotics.
Traffic noise pollution impedes children’s learning abilities
This is a cause for concern as attention and working memory are both crucial for learning while traffic noise is pervasive in Europe.