A survey of plastic pollution on Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands has revealed the territory’s beaches are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris.
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E-Cigarette Use, Flavorings May Increase Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
The flavoring liquid for electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease when inhaled, according to a study led by researchers at the School of Medicine.
Hypertension Found in Children Exposed to Flower Pesticides
In a study published online May 21, 2019 in the journal Environmental Research, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found higher blood pressure and pesticide exposures in children associated with a heightened pesticide spraying period around the Mother’s Day flower harvest.
Winter Could Pose Solar Farm ‘Ramping’ Snag for Power Grid
By adding utility-scale solar farms throughout New York state, summer electricity demand from conventional sources could be reduced by up to 9.6% in some places.
Widespread Permafrost Degradation Seen in High Arctic Terrain
Rapid changes in terrain are taking place in Canada’s high Arctic polar deserts due to increases in summer air temperatures.
Stressed Out? UC Device Can Tell You
Stress is often called “the silent killer” because of its stealthy and mysterious effects on everything from heart disease to mental health.
