http://www.huliq.com/tags/pollution The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.huliq.com/11/82488/phthalic-symbol-pollution-broken-down-microbes Immobilized microbes can break down potentially harmful phthalates, according to researchers in China, writing in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution. The microbes might be used to treat industrial waste water and so prevent these materials from entering the environment. http://www.huliq.com/11/82488/phthalic-symbol-pollution-broken-down-microbes#comments Science microbes pollution Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:07:11 -0500 harminka 82488 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/82297/new-tool-may-help-better-control-pollution There may be thousands of things large and small that can be done to better control pollution on even the smallest waterways, and a new tool developed at Purdue University may help sort out how to choose the best ones. http://www.huliq.com/11/82297/new-tool-may-help-better-control-pollution#comments Science pollution pollution control Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:52:42 -0500 harminka 82297 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/81423/too-polluted-ecosystems-can-be-recovered Most polluted or damaged ecosystems worldwide can recover within a lifetime if societies commit to their cleanup or restoration, according to an analysis of 240 independent studies by researchers at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. Their findings will appear in the June edition of the journal PLoS ONE. http://www.huliq.com/11/81423/too-polluted-ecosystems-can-be-recovered#comments Science ecosystems pollution Wed, 27 May 2009 11:11:09 -0500 harminka 81423 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/80913/human-role-higher-indonesian-polluting-forest-fires The large forest fires that sweep through Indonesia in dry periods are not only the result of severe drought. A team of researchers, including Veni grant winner Guido van der Werf, has analysed the density of smog during forest fires. They have now established that the intensity of the forest fires is directly linked to population density and land use. Nature Geoscience published the results of the research on 22 February. http://www.huliq.com/11/80913/human-role-higher-indonesian-polluting-forest-fires#comments Science forest fires Human factors pollution Thu, 14 May 2009 12:24:08 -0500 harminka 80913 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/76359/water-pollution-linked-declining-male-fertility New research strengthens the link between water pollution and rising male fertility problems. The study, by Brunel University, the Universities of Exeter and Reading and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, shows for the first time how a group of testosterone-blocking chemicals is finding its way into UK rivers, affecting wildlife and potentially humans. http://www.huliq.com/11/76359/water-pollution-linked-declining-male-fertility#comments Health male fertility pollution Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:35:19 -0600 harminka 76359 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/75984/dirty-snow-causes-early-runoff-cascades-rockies Part of the changing climate, earlier spring snowmelt could affect hydropower generation, agriculture http://www.huliq.com/11/75984/dirty-snow-causes-early-runoff-cascades-rockies#comments Science climate change pollution Snowmelt Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:29:10 -0600 harminka 75984 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/75373/surprise-drop-carbon-dioxide-absorbed-japan-sea The East/Japan Sea in the western North Pacific is ventilated from the surface to the bottom of the ocean over decades. http://www.huliq.com/11/75373/surprise-drop-carbon-dioxide-absorbed-japan-sea#comments Science Carbon dioxide pollution Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:09:52 -0600 harminka 75373 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/73821/persistent-pollutant-may-promote-obesity Tributyltin, a ubiquitous pollutant that has a potent effect on gene activity, could be promoting obesity, according to an article in the December issue of BioScience. The chemical is used in antifouling paints for boats, as a wood and textile preservative, and as a pesticide on high-value food crops, among many other applications. http://www.huliq.com/11/73821/persistent-pollutant-may-promote-obesity#comments Health obesity pollution Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:07:37 -0600 harminka 73821 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/73466/light-pollution-offers-new-global-measure-coral-reef-health We've all seen the satellite images of Earth at night--the bright blobs and shining webs that tell the story of humanity's endless sprawl. http://www.huliq.com/11/73466/light-pollution-offers-new-global-measure-coral-reef-health#comments Science Coral Reef pollution Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:01:17 -0600 harminka 73466 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/72895/freshwater-pollution-costs-us-least-43-billion-year Pollution by phosphorous and nitrogen isn't just bad for lakes, streams and other bodies of fresh water. According to researchers at Kansas State University, it's also bad for Americans' pocketbooks. http://www.huliq.com/11/72895/freshwater-pollution-costs-us-least-43-billion-year#comments Science freshwater pollution Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:55:04 -0600 harminka 72895 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/71796/virginia-tech-engineers-identify-conditions-initiate-erosion Wind, water, and waves erode billions of tons of soil from the earth's surface. As a result, many rivers are plagued with excessive amounts of suspended sediment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, such eroded sediment is the largest nonpoint source pollution in the environment. http://www.huliq.com/11/71796/virginia-tech-engineers-identify-conditions-initiate-erosion#comments Science erosion pollution Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:28:36 -0500 harminka 71796 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/11/70845/environmental-radiation-monitoring-gets-close-look-morocco Modern nuclear techniques are giving the world's scientists and regulators better tools to fight pollution and other environmental threats – even those that may be lurking naturally at the beach or near your backyard. Many of the world's top "radioecologists" are in Morocco this week to assess a dynamic picture. http://www.huliq.com/11/70845/environmental-radiation-monitoring-gets-close-look-morocco#comments Science Environmental Risks pollution Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:51:49 -0500 harminka 70845 at http://www.huliq.com