Globally, the coastal lagoons of Lagos (Nigeria), Sakumo (Ghana) and Bizerte (Tunisia) -- close to large urban centers and without waste and sewage treatment systems -- are among the most affected ...

KOLKATA, (IANS) – Air pollution poses a significant threat to the Sundarbans, a crucial mangrove ecosystem in West Bengal that protects the region from extreme weather, warns a recent study by leading ...

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Sometimes all it takes is one tiny shake-up in an ecosystem to shift many opinions on a much larger environmental concern. In this case, the change of heart is that releases of polluted water from ...

A study published in Scientific Reports sheds light on microplastic (MP) pollution across both land and water ecosystems, highlighting its rising importance in environmental management and sustainable ...

From litter to invasives, the Great Lakes have their share of problems. At least a few dozen "nurdles" were discovered in just two hours by a team of 17 volunteers on June 22, 2024. Zebra and quagga ...

The Danube River tells a devastating tale of environmental degradation spanning multiple decades. At 2850 km, the second longest river in Europe and the most international river in the world with 19 ...

Researchers reveal the extent of plastic pollution on coral reefs, finding that debris increases with depth, largely stems from fishing activities, and is correlated with proximity to marine protected ...

Globally, the coastal lagoons of Lagos (Nigeria), Sakumo (Ghana) and Bizerte (Tunisia) —close to large urban centres and without waste and sewage treatment systems— are among the most affected water ...