Pollution

New technique blasts molecules in plastics with a laser to break them down into their smallest parts for future reuse

New study shows cutting emissions without also cutting GHGs may increase wildfire risk

Study models how micro- and nanoplastics travel from the environment to accumulation hotspots in our lungs

Collaborative study identifies pollution concentrations, calls for targeted action in combating plastic contamination

Study shows microplastics are not only impacting our digestive pathways, they move into our kidneys, livers, and brains

Scientists design a sustainable 3D hydrogel with the ability to adsorb and degrade large amounts of microplastics

Research highlights underestimated PFAS risks, debates over regulation, and calls for cautious chemical usage

Study reveals that PFAS are re-emitted into the air from crashing ocean waves

New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor

Researchers pioneer a novel UV-powered photocatalysis process for rapid removal of toxic dyes from wastewater