Water Pollution

I’m an Iowan, who lives in a city that borders the Mississippi River. Riding my bike on the trail that skirts that famous river, I pause to sit on a park bench and eat my sandwich. The murky water is calm. A Channel Cat ferry boat motors passengers to the…

Microplastics in the marine environment come from many different sources and economic sectors. They all have critical environmental impacts, including real climate implications. Over the years, the increase in plastic use has been dramatic and, certainly, there is no prospect of a decrease in the short to medium term. The…

The earth, the air, the land, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So we have to hand it over to them at least as it was handed over to us. – Mahatma Gandhi Agricultural and industrial water pollution, sewage water…

It is not something new. Since the industrial revolution where industrialization of people and animals removed entire forests to make way for factories, our homes have been filled with water, made safe by municipalities for drinking, cleaning and even manufacturing. We live longer now than ever. The industrial revolution gave…

Researchers monitor mercury levels in artificial lakes to identify the sources of mercury as well as the factors that affect its concentration Anthropogenic activities have led to increased amounts of mercury being discharged into aquatic systems, where it accumulates in fish as methylmercury, an organic form of mercury that is…

In the first first of a four-part series, we’re looking at some of the innovative ways that scientists and researchers are harnessing the power of algae to combat many of humanity’s most urgent problems. From battling climate change to addressing food security, these humble aquatic plants have significant potential in…

Industrialization and water pollution Global pollution is a huge problem. The main causes of pollution are largely attributed to industrialization; It is so bad that scientists predict that by the end of this century, if we do not change the base of operations, 20% of the world’s population will live…