How to Properly Dispose of Electronic Waste
Electronic waste (also known as e-waste) is a growing form of pollution today. Our heavy reliance on electronic devices has led to huge numbers of these devices being manufactured and discarded on a regular basis.
Toxic Chemicals: Persistent Organic Pollutants and Where to Find Them
In part one of our discussion on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), their definition, governance and main classes were briefly discussed. The significance of POPs cannot be understated due to their presence in systems essential to life such as the food chain, as well as industries such as agriculture and manufacturing.
Persistent Organic Pollutants: A Primer on Toxic Chemicals in the Environment
Farming, using your favorite shampoo and driving down the highway – these and thousands of other mundane activities like these keep the world running. These familiar activities may also leave chemicals toxic to human health commonplace in the environment, products and food.
Groundwater Pollution: Causes and Prevention
Groundwater is a fundamental segment of the Earth’s water resources. About 25% of the planet’s overall fresh water supply, while surface water stored in rivers, lakes and soil moisture accounts for less than 1%.
