Pollution Archives

Plastiglomerate: Plastic Rocks Are a Horrible New Type of Pollution

by Denise Doherty | July 3, 2022 Plastiglomerate is a brand new type of rock formation that marks the global plastic crisis. Should we be concerned? Find out more by reading what we know so far. Read more

The Growing Problem of Overtourism: What You Can Do

by Marlena Angermann | June 30, 2022 Overtourism is a problem governments are dealing with across the world. As an individual, there are several things you can do in order to avoid contributing to this problem. Read more

Plastitar: A New Type of Pollution, Thanks to Oil Spills and Microplastics

by Denise Doherty | June 24, 2022 Plastitar is a new pollutant that researchers recently discovered in Europe. Read on to find out what it is and what the consequences might be. Read more

Colored Snow: Reasons for Black, Blue or “Watermelon” Snow

by Aisha Williams | June 23, 2022 Colored snow is an interesting environmental phenomenon. It can be all colors of the spectrum. From algae to dust, we'll explain the origins and implications of various snow colors. Read more