The hidden connections between pollutants in landfill waste, nearby water, and the base layer were brought to light using a special tool called Ball Mapper. This tool is not your average data analyzer. It dives deep into the data to find patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. It is a topologica
Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect chance to tidy up. This is not just about making your space look nice. It's also about doing good for your mind and body. The world has seen a big increase in clothing use. People buy more and more clothes. This leads to a lot of waste. So, why not use t
Farm waste is not just about the smell or the mess. It's a big deal for our health. There's a lot of talk about antibiotic resistance. This is when bacteria learn to beat the drugs meant to kill them. It's a real worry for doctors. But did you know that farm waste plays a big role in this probl
Chlorine is a chemical that is used in many everyday products. It is a key ingredient in making medicines, plastics, pesticides, and cleaning products. However, it is also very toxic and can be dangerous to handle. This raises an important question: Is chlorine really necessary, or can we find safer
Holly Hill, South Carolina, is in a standoff with a waste treatment facility. The issue? A smell so strong that it's driving residents indoors and ruining their quality of life. The culprit? Synagro's Waste Recycling Facility, which has been under the microscope for its pungent emissions. The town
The push to ban filtered cigarettes in Santa Cruz County is gaining traction, but there are still hurdles to overcome. This effort is not new. It has been around for over a decade. The main issue is that the current ban only covers unincorporated areas, leaving four cities where filtered cigarettes
The ocean is full of tiny particles that can mix with oil spills. This mix can create something called marine oil snow. This snow can sink and harm sea life. One big question is how fish waste, or fecal pellets, play a role in this process. The study looked at how different types of oil and fish
The energy sector just got a big break. The recent tariff package rolled out by the president includes a notable exception for fossil fuels. This move has sparked conversations about the influence of big oil donors on political decisions. The tariffs, which range from 10% to higher rates for major e
In a significant legal move, a jury has ordered the oil giant Chevron to pay over 744 million dollars in damages. This ruling comes after years of legal battles over the destruction of Louisiana's coastal wetlands. The verdict is the result of one of 42 lawsuits filed around 12 years ago, all pointi
Gadolinium, a heavy metal, has been quietly making its way into our waterways. It's a rare earth element that's quite toxic in its Gd3+ form. To make it safe for use in MRI scans, it's bound to other molecules. However, once it's used, it's not so easy to get rid of. Wastewater treatment plants stru
