Microplastics may accelerate atherosclerosis in male mice.
Microplastics may worsen artery-clogging in male mice, new study finds.
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Environment
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Sea otters contaminated with "forever chemicals"
Sea otters in British Columbia show high levels of forever chemicals, with urban otters having triple the contamination.
Deep-sea mining waste threatens ocean food webs
Deep-sea mining waste could disrupt marine food webs, affecting fish and livelihoods.
Electric vehicles outperform gasoline cars in lifetime environmental impact
BEVs cut CO₂ emissions after 2 years despite initial higher emissions, study finds.
EVs outperform gasoline cars in lifetime CO₂ emissions after two years
Study finds EVs reduce cumulative CO₂ emissions after two years, outperforming gasoline cars in lifetime environmental impact.
Coal plants emitted more pollution during U.S. shutdown
Coal plants increased particulate pollution by 15-20% during the 2018-2019 U.S. government shutdown when EPA inspectors were furloughed.
Norway's EV adoption hits 94%, but skepticism lingers
Despite 94% of new car sales being electric in Norway, skepticism persists, especially among certain demographics.
Two coral species now functionally extinct off Florida
Two iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, a new study reveals.
Beached dolphins show Alzheimer's-like brain damage.
Beached dolphins show Alzheimer's-like brain damage linked to polluted waters.
Carbon offsets fail to cut global heating, study finds
Carbon offsets fail to cut global heating due to systemic problems, study says.