A massive global analysis found that nitrogen pollution can either speed up or dramatically slow the natural "breathing" of ...

The Earth's nitrogen cycle is among the most heavily exceeded planetary boundaries. Agricultural production and fossil fuel burning release nitrogen pollutants like ammonia (NH 3), nitrogen oxides (NO ...

Parts of North America are poised to become “hotspots of water scarcity” within decades, partly because pollutants will make some water sources harder to use, scientists warned on Tuesday, urging ...

Nitrogen pollution could intensify global water scarcity threefold by 2050, scientists warn in a recently published paper. In addition, “newly emerging pollutants,” such as microplastics, heavy metals ...

A new study from the University found that wetlands in the Mississippi River Basin effectively filter nitrogen runoff from bodies of water, saving municipalities thousands in filtration costs per year ...

A new study finds that some corals survive pollution thanks to special bacteria that scientists hope could be used as reef ...

Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science recently announced that the Chesapeake Bay's annual "dead zone" is ...

For decades, the development of Suffolk County has progressed, despite a significant handicap to the county’s infrastructure—a lack of sewers. While this shortcoming has stymied economic growth, a new ...

Dozens of studies have demonstrated that nitrogen pollution, due mainly to the burning of fossil fuels and agricultural practices, is causing plant biodiversity losses worldwide. But whether rising ...

The nation’s rivers and streams remain stubbornly polluted with nutrients that contaminate drinking water and fuel a gigantic dead zone for aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a recently ...

Over the past four years, the Environmental Protection Agency has tightened restrictions on a host of pollutants and pollution sources, ranging from tougher tailpipe emissions standards for all ...

Pollution doesn't just irritate the lungs. It also seems to leave a quick mark on the heart and mood. A study conducted at ...