Freshwater pollution effects. ... as it may find its way into the water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using phosphate-free detergents and washing your car at a commercial ...

Mines of misery. A study published by the Journal of King Saud University in 2022 revealed that environmental pollution caused by heavy metals from mining activities is an escalating global issue ...

Light pollution is the theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day (8 October 2022), a global campaign to raise awareness about migratory birds and major threats.  ...

Using these estimates and a database of the chemicals’ toxic effects on various organs, the researchers created projections of the long-term cumulative health impacts of the pollution.

How does drug pollution affect the environment? How a drug affects the environment depends on the compounds it contains. For instance, a 2021 study found that cocaine being excreted in the urine of ...

Water pollution can cause water to become toxic to humans and the environment. Polluted water can also lead to numerous health conditions. Learn more.

Surprising Fact. According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, although energy consumption increased by 25% and vehicle miles traveled rose by 111% between 1980 and 2021, total ...

A study by UC San Diego researchers reveals that pollutants found in the sewage-laden Tijuana River are ending up in the air near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County.

The effects of air pollution on human health can vary widely depending on the pollutant, according to Hugh Sealy, professor and director of the environmental and occupational health track at the ...