Environment & Pollution Articles
Flu river
Rivers polluted with Tamiflu could help a resistant flu strain develop in birds
A gassy threat from above
In Earth’s atmosphere, nitrous oxide threatens the ozone layer
Springing forward
Climate change affects the timing of flowering, migration and other natural cycles, meaning spring is coming earlier in many parts of the world.
Getting the dirt on carbon
The circle of life continues thanks to the carbon cycle
Mood-boosting drugs make unhappy fish
Drugs called antidepressants find their way into lakes and streams, affecting the behavior of fish living there in unexpected ways
Our plastic world
Some products contain chemicals that can pose a serious health risk
Polar ice feels the heat
This is the first of a two-part series on global climate change.
Fear Matters
Halloween can scare kids and make them act strange. But animals and ecosystems respond to fear every day of the year.
Acid Snails
Changing chemistry in the world’s oceans could affect the ability of a snail to defend itself.
Lessons from a Lonely Tortoise
In the Galápagos Islands, scientists are struggling to save some of the most endangered creatures in the world.
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