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Researchers have found unexpectedly high levels of methylsiloxanes, a class of silicone compounds, present in air samples from cities, rural areas, and forests around the world. The study links much of the pollution to vehicle emissions from engine oil additives. Experts warn that daily human inhalation of these substances may exceed exposure to other known pollutants like PFAS.

12. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a modified strain of algae that captures microplastics from contaminated water by producing an orange-scented oil. The process also cleans wastewater and could support bioplastic production.

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have detected medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in the air over an agricultural region in Oklahoma, marking the first such finding in the Western Hemisphere. The toxic pollutants likely originated from biosolid fertilizers applied to nearby fields. The discovery came unexpectedly during a study on airborne particles.

5. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Residents of Ambattur are voicing demands for a government hospital, wider roads, better rail access, and sewer networks amid stalled growth. These calls come ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in the constituency. Local groups highlight traffic congestion, healthcare access, and lake pollution issues.