Man Made Pollutants - Page 2

  • A Paved Paradise

    One new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B has made the surprising discovery that not all is lost when paradise is paved with concrete.

    By Alex Taylor on 26th February 2014
  • How will Climate Change Affect the North Atlantic Current?

    Core samples have shown us that the last ice age caused the North Atlantic Drift to slow down, but it is thought that its path changed between then and now. However, the study of past climate shows that the Gulf Stream has stopped completely several times in the past, causing rapid climate change.

    By Amy Featherstone on 7th January 2013
  • Bioindicators for Testing Water Quality

    Bioindicators provide information on the harmful effects of any contaminants. Due to this, they can be used as an early warning system for any long-term issues or contaminants which can effect a large area.

    By Amy Featherstone on 18th December 2012
  • How PCBs Continue to Effect the Marine Environment

    PCBs are chemically inert compounds thus they are difficult to oxidize and reduce; they have a high dielectric constant, have a high thermal stability, and are virtually insoluble in water.

    By Amy Featherstone on 4th December 2012
  • Pesticides linked to Bee Decline

    Neonicotinoids are systematic pesticides, which means that they are taken up by every part of the plant, including the pollen and the nectar.

    By Alex Taylor on 11th April 2012