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Articles (Pollution)

Water Filters
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Out of all the water on Earth, freshwater makes up about 3% only; yet, is it really safe to drink?

Friend and Foe: Exploring Plastic Wastes in Artistic Context
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Plastic is a double-edged sword: a vital human invention and a major pollutant; how can this be?

An Interview with Banlastic Cofounder
(Education, Business, and Society)

In this interview, we seek to highlight a notable young figure with a considerable track record in sustainability.

Ocean Array
(Earth Sciences)

Young entrepreneur Boyan Slat want developed an array of floating devices designed to clean up the more than 7 million tons of plastic bits suspended in the top layer of the gyres.

Chernobyl: A Manmade Disaster
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Planet Earth is often plagued by natural disasters, from volcanoes and earthquakes, to hurricanes and tsunamis, natural disasters can be truly horrendous. Yet, more often than not, manmade disasters wreak even more havoc. This article is about Chernobyl, one of the worst manmade disasters of all time.

Going Green Is Gold!
(Earth Sciences)

While markets offer green products, science is heavily involved in making this transition to eco-friendly technology, and chemistry is leading the way.

My Children are Leaving (Short Story)
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Environment said, "My children intend to leave." Climate, Air, Soil and Water exclaimed, "Who is leaving?", while Creatures remained silent.

Art and Coexistence with Nature
(Earth Sciences)

With the emergence of huge pollution issues, artists attempted to find solutions to preserve the environment; as such, new types of art have emerged.

The World Moves to End Plastic Pollution
(Earth Sciences)

Have you ever thought about how long your discarded plastics will live in the landfill? Probably longer than your own lifespan and then some.

Go Green (2): Your Guide to Sustainable Lifestyle at Work
(Education, Business, and Society)

Never miss a chance to live a little greener. You can practice simple good green habits and lead a sustainable lifestyle at your workplace.

Go Green (1): Your Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle at Home
(Education, Business, and Society)

Never miss a chance to live a little greener. You can practice simple good green habits and lead a sustainable lifestyle at your home.

Go Green 101
(Education, Business, and Society)

No matter what your beliefs are, you need to know that going green is needed today more than ever. What does this mean? Why is it essential?

Could Coral Reefs Adapt to Climate Change?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

The Red Sea in eastern Egypt is full of coral reefs that people from all over the world come just to take pictures next to them and enjoy watching them while diving. However, changes to Earth's climate in recent years have made coral reefs more vulnerable than before. Will they someday lose and be deprived of their habitats? This is what we explore in this article.

When in Doubt, Pedal it Out
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 3 June World Bicycle Day.

Biodiversity: Why Should We Care?
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Biodiversity is the very heart of our life. It is the extraordinary variety of living creatures and ecological communities growing and interacting with each other all over the world. 

Tonga Volcano Records Highest Plume Ever
(Earth Sciences)

Hunga Tonga is one of a million submarine volcanoes that erupt violently once a millennium; do the emitted gases impact the Earth's climate?

Cancer: It is a Manmade Disease
(Health and Diseases)

Cancer is Manmade! Yes, cancer, mankind’s deadliest and most elusive enemy, was ironically created by humans as declared by a study.

Me, My Health, and the Environment
(Health and Diseases)

A clean environment is essential for human health and well-being, but pollution remains a major source of health risk throughout the world.

Using Hydrogen for Clean Energy Generation
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Finding new clean energy sources has become a global concern due to the climate change crises resulting from the use of traditional fuels.

Tampering with Nature and the Rise of Pandemics
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Diseases have come and gone, but others originated in animals have stayed; our relationship with nature is something that we need to examine.

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