Neonics are being ingested by free-ranging animals, study finds
Health impacts of neonicotinoids may go well beyond bees, according to a new University of Guelph study.
Ecology
Jun 20, 2018
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Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Wastewater treatment plants are key route into UK rivers for microplastics
Water samples from UK rivers contained significantly higher concentrations of microplastics downstream from wastewater treatment plants, according to one of the first studies to determine potential sources of microplastics ...
Environment
Jun 11, 2018
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Global scientific review reveals effective alternatives to neonicotinoid and fipronil insecticides
Use of controversial neonicotinoid insecticides ("neonics") in agriculture is not as effective as once thought, and can be replaced by advantageous pest-management alternatives, according to a study1 published today in the ...
Ecology
Feb 26, 2018
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Dust particles in livestock facilities
A beam of sunlight streams into your living room, illuminating a Milky Way of dust particles hanging in the air. Although the air looks thick, those visible dust particles are so big that they can't reach the smallest branches ...
Environment
Jul 19, 2017
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Iqaluit could start running out of fresh water by 2024
Without action, the supply of fresh water in Iqaluit will begin to dwindle by 2024 due to climate change and increased demand, research led by York University has found.
Environment
Jun 12, 2017
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Waters are more polluted than tests say
Bodies of water are "sinks", and thereby bind contaminants particularly well. If even slightly toxic concentrations in water are to be detected, the growth and swimming behavior of small crustaceans, mini-snails and copepods ...
Ecology
Nov 30, 2015
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Lack of oxygen in the groundwater
Spring has arrived in Europe with mild temperatures and sunshine. Where just a few weeks ago the ground was frozen and partly covered in snow and ice, it is now thawing. This doesn't only have an impact on the flora and fauna. ...
Environment
Apr 29, 2015
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High levels of lead contamination in northeast Tasmanian drinking water
A new study into lead contamination in North-East Tasmanian drinking water has revealed high levels of lead, from a surprising source.
Environment
Apr 22, 2015
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New method for greenhouse gas predictions
Pulp and paper producers are among Canada's most important industries and also one of the largest producers of wastewater. Estimating the greenhouse gas emissions in this wastewater has become a priority for the industry.
Environment
Mar 5, 2013
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Is nanosilver toxic?
According to Finnish-Estonian joint research with data obtained on two crustacean species, there is apparently no reason to consider silver nanoparticles more dangerous for aquatic ecosystems than silver ions. The results ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 28, 2013
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