(Natural News) The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the threat of plastic pollution, as disposable face masks and other forms of personal protective equipment have become ubiquitous. In a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers have suggested cutting back on disposable face masks, recommending the use of reusable masks instead. In recent times, face masks […]

(Natural News) Multiple countries around the world still have stockpiles of chemical weapons. Some, like Syria and North Korea, have stockpiles that they haven’t declared to international regulatory bodies. This means that the possibility of you getting yourself stuck in a chemical weapons attack is more likely than you think. If you have the proper […]

(Natural News) The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new state of normal in which most social activities are severely restricted to essential errands like grocery shopping. To minimize trips to the supermarket, many people tend to buy groceries that can last for at least a week. But food supplies run out eventually, so you still have […]

(Natural News) These are troubled times and citizens are practicing social distancing to prevent the further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But once your supplies dwindle down, you need to leave the house to replenish your stocks, meaning you (and your groceries) would be exposed to all types of bacteria and viruses. Do you know how […]

(Natural News) Water pollution is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It’s particularly dangerous in places where toxic chemicals such as arsenic can be found as contaminants, thereby, putting the lives of people living in the area at great risk of arsenic poisoning. Now, a team of researchers has discovered a new […]

(Natural News) Cleaning up oil spills is always a dirty and dangerous job, but a new study revealed its hidden health cost. According to Environmental Health Perspectives, two of the chemical dispersants used to clear up the Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010 have been linked to numerous health problems reported by oil spill response crews after the […]

(Natural News) If you thought oil spills were bad, you should know the mine spills aren’t any better, as far as containment and cleanup are concerned. It has pretty much the same exact set of problems as oil spills, only they occur first on land, then only later spread to rivers and other bodies of […]