Pushed to the Brink—Humans Put Earth in 'The Danger Zone'

Medicine & Technology Jan 17, 2015

With unprecedented levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, widespread species extinction, habit destruction, and increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorous in the oceans courtesy of polluting fertilizers, the Earth is being pushed to the brink and could one day make it unsafe for the continuation of life. The rate at which humans are destroying the environment is entirely unprecedented, and with such a devastating effect unseen in the last 11,700 years, life is facing an uncertain future ahead.

Human Activity May Lead to a Bleaker Life Under the Sea

Jan 17, 2015

A new study has found that human activity is having a drastic impact on the creatures under the sea, with many on the verge of extinction thanks to humans. However, swift intervention could still prevent a "disaster of the magnitude observed on land." The study published this week in the journal Science analyzes the impact humans are having on the oceans. According to the group of researchers who developed the study, several marine species could soon be gone forever if changes are not quickly made.

Yellowstone's Thermal Springs - Pollution and Their Unique Coloration

Dec 22, 2014

Yellowstone's thermal springs are one of the park's largest attractions. But they weren't always the rainbow of colors you see now.

Plastic Pollution Causes ‘Tons’ of Problems as New Estimates Reveal Litter on the Rise

Dec 15, 2014

While the biochemistry of the world’s oceans may be a complex study, with a myriad of variants, researchers are certain of one simple fact—man-made plastics do not belong in the oceans. And the pollution of our oceans is far more vast than the world would like to admit. But in a new study recently published in this week’s issue of the journal PLOS ONE researchers are saying that the Earth’s oceans may contain more than 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic particulates, weighing nearly 270,000 tons combined which is far larger than previous studies ever estimated the pollution to be.

Video: Global Warming a Myth Says Weather Channel Co-Founder

Oct 28, 2014

John Coleman, meteorologist and co-founder of the Weather Channel recently appeared on Fox News to reiterate his belief that man-made climate change is not only not happening, but those who claim the contrary are doing so based on "bad science."

Air pollutants have been linked to development of Autism Spectrum Disorders, according to a recent study

Oct 24, 2014

Air pollutants such as cyanide, styrene and chromium have been linked to development of Autism Spectrum Disorders, according to a recent study