The Anthropocene epoch: scientists declare dawn of human-influenced age

Experts say human impact on Earth is so profound that Holocene must give way to epoch defined by nuclear tests, plastic pollution and domesticated chicken. Humanity’s impact on the Earth is now so profound that a new geological epoch the Anthropocene needs to be declared, according to an official expert group who presented the recommendation to […]

Study: Pollution in China linked to 4400 deaths a day

Study: Pollution in China linked to 4400 deaths a day China's government has been wary of providing transparent data on pollution-related deaths in the country. Censors regularly destroy information on websites that might lead to unrest. In March, a critically acclaimed documentary on climate change was … Read more on UPI.com How Aadhaar plugs leakages in […]

Twin Cities air pollution linked to 2,000 deaths a year – StarTribune.com

Twin Cities air pollution linked to 2,000 deaths a year – StarTribune.com Twin Cities air pollution linked to 2,000 deaths a year, analysis shows. Air quality generally good, according to state review of 2008 health and pollution data. By Josephine Marcotty Star Tribune. July 13, 2015 — 4:51pm. Video (00:54) : New report … Read […]