Environmental Pollution, definition of

The living place or "home" of a particular organism or biological community.

• Forever chemicals PFAS won't be in office supplies from 3M
  So-called "forever chemicals" are hazardous chemicals that don't break down over time and can accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals, causing brain damage and diseases such as cancer...
• Technology uses banana leaves as a biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic
  Plastic pollution negatively impacts the health of our planet. Waste management has led to an irreversible environmental crisis that is felt by wildlife, especially in the oceans. One organization, called Banana Leaf Technology, is helping to address...
• The devastating reason Mumbai dogs are turning blue
  Lately, blue stray dogs have been spotted running around Navi Mumbai, India, and it's no laughing matter. Inadequate waste treatment at a local river has allowed dye to leach into the water, turning dogs who wade in a bright blue color. To add to the...
• Damage report reveals LA methane leak is one of the worst disasters in US history
  A week after the ruptured natural gas well in Aliso Canyon was finally declared sealed, we have a full account of the environmental damage -- and it doesn't look good...
• Researchers Take an Up-Close and Personal Look at What Pollution Does to the Body
  Air pollution is one of those things that we know is awful for our bodies, but it can be hard to see the actual impact. So even though about 3.7 million people died prematurely from air pollution in 2012 alone, it’s easy to forget day-to-day just how...

Related Tags: environment, pollution