Arizona doctor explains health impacts of wildfire smoke
Dr. Nina Shah, chief medical officer at HonorHealth and a pulmonologist, explains the lingering effects of wildfire smoke and ...
The North Sea Is a Graveyard of Unexploded Bombs. Can Scientists Defuse the Threat Before It’s Too Late?
Since the close of World War II, more than 115 people have died from encounters with unexploded ordnance in the North Sea—but ...
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed more than 10,000 structures, many of them homes, and firefighters ...
DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River
The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit against the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, ...
Shelby County Sheriff's Office issues PSA on 'pink cocaine'
Authorities in Shelby CoounThe Shelby County Sheriff's Office saidAuthorities are raising alarms over the emergence of "pink ...
DC sues US government over Anacostia River pollution
The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit seeking to hold the federal government responsible for pollution in the ...
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Scientists Drill 1.7 Miles Into Antarctic Ice, Revealing 1.2 Million Years of Climate History
A team of 16 scientists and support staffers spent four summers drilling through Antarctic ice until they finally reached bedrock. To accomplish their goal, they endured average temperatures of -25.6 ...
Los Angeles wildfires: The unique dangers of urban wildfire smoke
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, the smoke billowing into the air carries more than the expected risks of particulate matter and carbon emissions.
Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers
It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful ...
Is it safe to eat snow? Here’s what experts say
Eating fresh, clean snow is generally safe, but precautions are needed to avoid contaminants and health risks.
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The residents uniting against ‘forever chemicals’ polluting their town
Some local residents in Bentham are pursuing legal action because of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS polluting their homes. A foam manufacturer, Angus Fire, has a facility in the Yorkshire town, ...
DC Lawsuit Accuses US Government of Using River as 'Toxic Waste Dump'
The lawsuit claims that pollution has resulted in swimming bans and fishing advisories along the Anacostia River.