Category Archives: Pollution
PFAS remediation: when can we destroy forever chemicals?
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have become known as forever chemicals. They do not break down easily, which is both their chief advantage and hazard. They contaminate soil and water and bioaccumulate in our bodies. And science does not … Continue reading →
Causes of water pollution and how we can avoid it
Our lakes and rivers are probably cleaner than they were 50 years ago. Our oceans have probably become more polluted between all the plastic and oil that we have spilled in them. Water pollution remains a problem. Here are some … Continue reading →
Internet pollution: how to reduce its carbon footprint
The internet has an environmental impact both good and bad. On the good side, when people work from home, they don’t drive to work. Commuting causes more carbon emissions than using the internet. It can cut down on the use … Continue reading →
What is greenwashing? Some clues and examples
Consumers first started to care about environmental issues in the 1960s. Some companies immediately began to provide more eco-friendly products and services. Others immediately began to pretend to have eco-friendly products and services. They spent more money on advertising their … Continue reading →
What is indoor air pollution?
Indoor air can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air even in the industrialized cities most known for air pollution. What’s more, many of us spend up to 90% of our time indoors. For that reason, even if indoor air … Continue reading →