Latest about Pollution
Age-Old Problem: River in Jordan Polluted by Copper 7,000 Years Ago
The first river polluted by humanity may have been discovered in Jordan, contaminated by copper about 7,000 years ago, a new study finds.
Bomb-Sniffing Bionic Plants Could Look for Pollution
Bionic plants that can detect explosives in real time could be the future of environmental monitoring and urban farming, researchers said in a new study.
Living Near a Fracking Site May Increase Your Risk of Asthma
Living close to a site used for hydraulic fracturing, also called fracking, may increase a person's risk of developing asthma, a new study finds.
Light Pollution Is Waking Trees Up Early for Spring
Creeping light pollution may be affecting plants as well as animals.
NASA Satellite Spots Toxic Air Pollution That Went Unreported
Unreported emissions account for 12 percent of all human-made sulfur dioxide.
'See' What You Breathe with New Air-Quality Monitor
A new gadget can help people identify pollutants — some smaller than the width of a hair — in their homes.
Racing Pigeons Fly Home Faster in Polluted Air, Scientists Find
China's frequently choking haze is providing an unexpected benefit to racing pigeons in one of the country's most polluted regions, helping the birds to navigate home faster.
China's Latest 'Airpocalypse' Seen from Space
Northeastern China is covered in hazy pollution clouds, according to satellite images taken by NASA, which have created health hazards for many Chinese citizens.
