Radioactive material from Fukushima disaster turns up in a surprising place
Some of highest levels of cesium-137 contamination are in groundwater under nearby sandy beaches RADIOACTIVITY DETECTIVES The Fukush...Read More
Showing posts with label Pollution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pollution. Show all posts
Air pollution takes a toll on solar energy
Tiny particles in the air and deposited on panels can block sunlight SMOG FOG By blocking sunlight and dirtying solar panels, air p...Read More
‘Fossil’ groundwater is not immune to modern-day pollution
Deep well study finds contamination in at least 12,000-year-old water DEEP WATER Deep groundwater wells, such as this hand-pumped w...Read More
When it’s hot, plants become a surprisingly large source of air pollution
Trees and shrubs emit more chemicals during heat waves that can react to form ozone FEELING THE HEAT Tree-lined streets in Berlin, s...Read More
Ancient mud documents the legacy of Rome’s lead pipes
Runoff from lead pipes like these in ancient Rome’s water system could help researchers track urban development. Just as modern citi...Read More
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