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Frog once imported for pregnancy testing brought deadly amphibian disease to USSan Francisco CA (SPX) May 20, 2013 African frogs, originally imported for early 20th century pregnancy tests, carried a deadly amphibian disease to the U.S., according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE. African Clawed Frogs have long been suspected of introducing a harmful fungus called Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis or Bd to new populations that haven't been exposed to this pathogen before. The fungus has led to the recent decline or extinction of 200 frog species worldwide. A previous study found that the earliest ... read more |
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 New Animation Marks Arrival of NASA's LDCM Satellite to its Final Orbit World not ready for mass flu outbreak: WHO Rescuers dig for life after US tornado kills 24 Study: Penguins made evolutionary 'choice' of swimming over flying Dubai seizes 259 smuggled African ivory tusks Amazon plans greenhouse-style headquarters | .. |
 Nations agree to phase out toxic chemical HBCD Governments have agreed to phase out the use of the toxic chemical HBCD, and restrict trade in four other dangerous substances, the head of the UN's anti-pollution division said Friday. ... more | .. |
 PCBs are everywhere Since polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are produced through industrial processes or activities, it is assumed that people living in industrial cities will have higher concentrations of these toxic c ... more | .. |
 Toxic waste sites cause healthy years of life lost Toxic waste sites with elevated levels of lead and chromium cause a high number of "healthy years of life lost" in individuals living near 373 sites located in India, Philippines and Indonesia, acco ... more | .. |
 Odor and environmental concerns of communities living near waste disposal facilities A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby. Public opinion of waste management facilities ca ... more |
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 Progress in introducing cleaner cook stoves for billions of people worldwide It may be the 21st century, but nearly half the world's population still cooks and heats with open fires or primitive stoves that burn wood, animal dung, charcoal and other polluting solid fuels. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong struggles to combat waste crisis An army of road sweepers and refuse collectors keep the streets clean in the heart of Hong Kong - but on the outskirts, growing mountains of waste are testament to what campaigners say is an environmental crisis. ... more | .. |
 Hundreds protest China chemical plant: Xinhua Hundreds of people protested against a proposed chemical plant in southwest China on Saturday, state media said, while residents in another city accused authorities of preventing a similar protest. ... more | .. |
 Lake Found in Sierra Nevada with the Oldest Remains of Atmospheric Contamination in Southern Europe Atmospheric contamination due to heavy metals is currently a severe problem of global proportions, with important repercussions in public health. However, this type of pollution is not a recent fact ... more |
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 Researchers pinpoint how trees play role in smog production After years of scientific uncertainty and speculation, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill show exactly how trees help create one of society's predominant environmental an ... more | .. |
 Research Harnesses Solar-Powered Proteins to Filter Harmful Antibiotics from Water New research, just published, details how University of Cincinnati researchers have developed and tested a solar-powered nano filter that is able to remove harmful carcinogens and antibiotics from w ... more | .. |
 European lawmakers tighten rules on ship-breaking industry The ship-breaking industry, which critics say harms the environment and exploits low-paid workers in developing countries, faces tougher controls if plans approved by European lawmakers Thursday come into force. ... more | .. |
Albania to hold referendum on waste imports Albania is to hold a referendum on imports of waste, which are currently allowed under a law slammed by local environmental groups, the presidency said on Tuesday. ... more |
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 Smog-eating pavement on greenest street in America The big rigs rattling past smokestacks sure don't make this Chicago roadway look like the greenest street in America. ... more | .. |
 Russia seeks Baltic pollution partnerships Russia's push to create public-private partnerships as a way to help clean up the polluted Baltic Sea is the focus of an environmental summit in St. Petersburg. ... more | .. |
 Latin America looks to earn from e-waste U.S. corporate capital, expertise and experience will be used to expand Latin America's growing market for recycling of electronic waste, seen as a potential new earner for emerging economies. ... more | .. |
 Ultrafine particles raise concerns about improved cookstoves A new study raises concerns about possible health impacts of very small particles of soot released from the "improved cookstoves" that international aid agencies are promoting to replace open-fire c ... more |
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 STRATCOM strives to build coalitions for space operations Planning Accelerates For Pluto Encounter Mars Rover Opportunity Examines Clay Clues in Rock Raytheon's newest Standard Missile-3 takes out complex, separating short-range ballistic missile target ATK Hoping Tp Clean Up Rocketscience Three Planets Converge In Western Twilight May 25-28 | .. |
Indian court fines Vedanta $20 mn for polluting India's top court on Tuesday fined British resources giant Vedanta nearly $20 million over pollution from its huge copper smelter, which has just been shut by a new row over a "toxic" gas leak. ... more | .. |
Japan air purifier sales surge amid China smog warning Japan logged a huge surge in air purifier sales last month, as Tokyo warned that smog was blowing into its territory from China, which is grappling with an air pollution crisis. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong light pollution 'one of world's worst' Hong Kong is one of the world's worst cities for light pollution with night skies around 1,000 times brighter than globally accepted levels, researchers said Wednesday ahead of this year's Earth Hour event. ... more | .. |
 China to more than double air monitoring network China will more than double the number of cities covered by air quality monitoring, a top environment official said Friday, as part of efforts to tackle heavy smog that has sparked huge public anger. ... more |
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Little faith in China leaders' pollution promises Thick grey smog pressed against Zhao Jian's windshield, blotting visibility to two metres as he drove through China's most polluted city. ... more | .. |
 Dead pigs contaminating Chinese river? Carcasses of thousands of pigs found in Shanghai's Huangpu River has heightened concerns about water pollution in China. ... more | .. |
Toxic gas leak in South Korea, 11 hospitalised A toxic gas leak Tuesday at a chemical factory in South Korea left 11 workers hospitalised and forced the evacuation of residents living nearby, local officials said. ... more | .. |
Electronic waste recycling on the increase A new business collaboration in Chile will advance electronic waste recycling, an industry witnessing phenomenal growth in Latin America. ... more |
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