National Geographic news3y
For Animals, Plastic Is Turning the Ocean Into a Minefield
A plastic shard piercing an intestine can kill a bird quickly ... referring to straws, water bottles, and plastic bags. Some 700 species of marine animals have been reported—so far—to have ...
Center for Biological Diversity1y
In Response to Lawsuit, EPA Agrees to Timeline for First Updates to Slaughterhouse Water-Pollution Standards in Nearly 20 Years
WASHINGTON— In a victory for clean water, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its intent today to publish updated water-pollution control standards for slaughterhouses and animal rendering .
Daily Maverick24d
Pollution, dead animals and corruption: the tragedy of Lake Chivero, Harare’s water supply
Lake Chivero, the main water supply for Zimbabwe’s ... Cyanobacteria, fuelled by pollution and heatwaves, has bloomed, killing wildlife. Despite the fish die-off, some fishers are continuing ...
Purdue University4y
More About Mussels
The gills of mussels help these animals filter water. Mussels survive by taking ... High concentrations of pollution, bacteria, and sediment in rivers make mussels sick and can kill off entire ...
Center for Biological Diversity4y
Court Rejects Meatpacker’s Efforts to Kill Lawsuit Over Slaughterhouse Pollution in South Platte River
“We’re glad that the court rejected JBS’ attempt to avoid accountability for years of water pollution violations ... and preserves animal hides, creating waste loaded with salt. These pollutants can ...