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How air pollution is making life tougher for bugs

Envirotec Magazine

Now, we can add air pollution to the list of threats. Our research from 2022 revealed that when exposed to two common air pollutants at concentrations within EU air quality limits , the visits of pollinating insects to flowers plummeted by as much as 90%. We were surprised by what we found. CLICK TO ENLARGE.

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Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields, says study

Envirotec Magazine

Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study seems to reveal that removing one thing in particular – a common air pollutant – could lead to dramatic gains in crop yields. A NOx-ious problem.

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Air pollution significantly reduces pollination by confusing butterflies and bees

Envirotec Magazine

Common air pollutants from both urban and rural environments may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them from sniffing out the crops and wildflowers that depend on them, new research seems to show. The theory is that the pollutants react with and change the scents of flowers, making them harder to find.

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What are ‘planetary boundaries’ and why should we care?

Envirotec Magazine

And nearly all of us use fossil fuels, plastics, chemicals and products from intensive agriculture. Remember – the entirety of human civilisation, the flowering of culture, religion, agriculture and cities – has taken place only in the last 10–12,000 years. We are still in the green for ozone-depleting chemicals. What changed?

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Innovation would help find more chemicals in water, say conference speakers

Envirotec Magazine

John Collins, deputy director of evidence assessment and evaluation at the Environment Agency, said that despite having one of the most robust pollutants testing systems globally, rapid investment in innovation is needed to detect all sources of contamination from both established and newly emerging pollutants.

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Seeking clarity

Envirotec Magazine

It attempts a snapshot of air pollution exposure in over 7000 cities worldwide, and its impact on health. and NO2 pollution, with fine particles seeming to be an affliction of the world’s poorer regions especially, while NO2 is a problem for city dwellers everywhere. Standout findings this year include a clearer picture of PM2.5

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How COVID 19 Dramatically Change Our Environment

The Environmental Blog

Due to the Pandemic world’s economy, Business Operation, Education, Transportation, Agriculture, and many other aspects of life remains stand still. But do you think Our Environment is recovering itself in this time and people cannot pollute their environment? So, What we want to do for us and our coming future?

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