RECYCLING ...
POLLUTION ...
A solution for cleaning up PFAS
Treatment uses electrodes to chemically change PFAS into more benign compounds
POLLUTION MONITORING ...
Sensors let workers know what they’re breathing
Scientists work to make air pollution detection simpler, affordable, comprehensive
WATER QUALITY ...
Study to assess farm efforts to reduce runoff
About 38% of the phosphorus load in the lake likely comes from agricultural land
PLANT SCIENCE ...
Rising ozone a hidden threat to corn
Current ozone levels decrease corn yields by as much as 10%
WATER QUALITY ...
Gene could help reduce fertilizer pollution
Discovery could help farmers improve crop uptake of phosphate fertilizer
MANAGING MANURE ...
Trials show hope for handling manure
Washington state at the forefront of a national discussion on treating dairy manure
STORM IMPACTS ...
Barry's rain, floods hammer Gulf environment
NOAA predicted that this year's dead zone will be roughly the size of Massachusetts
FOOD SAFETY ...
FDA finds contamination by 'forever chemicals'
A review last year concluded PFAS compounds are more dangerous than previously thought
SEAFOOD WARNING ...