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A new cross-species study shows that chemicals found in everyday products are reducing fertility across animals and humans alike. The research highlights how pollution and rising temperatures worsen these effects. Scientists call for stronger regulations to address the growing problem.

6. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Eine Produktionsstätte in Mlolongo wurde geschlossen, nachdem sie ungeklärte chemische Abfälle in den Nairobi River geleitet hatte. Beamte der National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) führten am Dienstag eine Razzia durch und nahmen drei mit der Anlage in Verbindung stehende Personen fest. Die Maßnahme ist Teil einer verstärkten staatlichen Kampagne gegen Unternehmen, die gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that common nitrile and latex lab gloves release particles resembling microplastics, potentially inflating pollution estimates. The study, led by Madeline Clough and Anne McNeil, traced contamination to stearates in the gloves during sample preparation. Switching to cleanroom gloves could reduce false positives significantly.

21. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Researchers have detected multiple antibiotics in Brazil's Piracicaba River, accumulating in water, sediment, and fish, especially in the dry season. A banned drug, chloramphenicol, was found in lambari fish sold for consumption. Experiments with the aquatic plant Salvinia auriculata showed it can remove some antibiotics but may alter fish exposure.