The Unseen Threat: Unexploded Ordnance and Its Impact on Marine Ecosystems On August 27, 2024, engineers at Northeastern University (2024 USNews Ranking: 53) are tackling a pressing global issue: the presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in oceans and lakes, remnants from the First and Second World Wars that continue to pose threats to both the […]
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The Impact of Climate Change and Wildfires on Air Quality
The Impact of Climate-Driven Wildfires on Air Quality and Public Health: A Comprehensive Analysis On August 9, 2024, a significant study conducted by Rutgers University revealed alarming insights into the effects of Canadian wildfires on air quality in the United States, particularly in densely populated areas like New Jersey and New York City. The research, […]
Pet Health and the Risks of Public Water Sources
The Hidden Dangers of Public Water Sources for Pets: A Call for Caution As pet ownership continues to rise in the United States, so does the responsibility that comes with it. Pet owners are increasingly aware of the need to provide their furry companions with proper care, nutrition, and hydration. However, a recent warning from […]
Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution and Community Health: Environmental Impact of E-commerce Growth
The Rising Tide of Nitrogen Oxides: Implications for U.S. Communities and Colleges Recent research from George Washington University (2024 USNews Ranking: 67) has unveiled a troubling reality for communities located near large warehouses: they face a 20% higher risk of nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution. This increase in pollution is closely tied to the rapid expansion […]
The Plastic Waste Crisis in the Global Fashion Industry
The global clothing industry has long been a significant contributor to environmental degradation, with millions of tons of plastic waste being released into the environment annually. A recent study conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University has shed light on the magnitude of this issue, revealing that in 2019 alone, the global clothing consumption […]
Anthropology of Plastic in India: Ecological Transformation of Plastic Waste at Deonar Landfill
The Anthropology of Indian Plastics: A Deep Dive into Deonar Landfill Introduction The study of waste management and its socio-environmental impacts has gained significant traction in recent years. One such compelling study is being conducted by Adwaita Banerjee, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania (2024 USNews Ranking: 6) . Banerjee’s ethnographic research focuses […]
