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Dust In Your Eye? Particulate Matter Seen from Space
By Stephanie Pappas published
A recent map of fine atmospheric particles called aerosols reveals how fires and dust can inject particles high into the atmosphere.

Broccoli Brew Eases Air Pollution Effect, But Is This Detox?
By Christopher Wanjek published
A broccoli concoction showed promise in a recent study in fighting one harmful effect of air pollution, but that doesn't mean that broccoli can "detox" the body.

2014 Beach Report: 'Superstar' Seashores & Worst 'Repeat Offenders'
By Denise Chow published

Creatures Living on Tiny Ocean Plastic May Be Cleaning our Seas (Op-Ed)
By Julia Reisser published
Opinion New research published today shows that these microplastics are also home to marine life, some of which could be helping to clean up the oceans.

Benchmarking Carbon Pollution From 100 Top Power Producers (Op-Ed)
By Dave Hawkins published
Opinion Some of the top polluters in the U.S. are changing to cleaner energy — a trend that should accelerate with new U.S. standards.
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