CHEMICAL POLLUTION

May 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Power of Tiny Water Guardians

Water is full of tiny life forms. These tiny organisms are key players in how our water systems work. They can also give us clues about pollution. This is big news. Why? Because it means we can use these tiny helpers to keep our water clean. Lets dive into the details. Scientists looked at how different chemicals affect these tiny life forms. They tested 168 chemica...

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Nov 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Space Traveling Chemicals Fall with Rain in Miami

You thought it was just water? Think again! Scientists in Miami have discovered that it’s raining something else too: chemicals that just won’t go away. They are called PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', because they stick around in the environment for a long time. These chemicals have been in use since the 1940s, and you can find them in lots of everyday things, like pai...

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