Scientists link coal fly ash disposal to amphibian abnormalities
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Environmental scientists from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory have found proofs linking the abnormally high levels of heavy metals in amphibians to the coal fly ash deposits in rivers and creeks. The routine discharging of coal fly ash into huge settling basins by coal plants in the US cause heavy metals from the coal fly ash to seep into rivers and cause considerable damage to the animals living in them. A substantial reduction in the swimming performance of tadpoles living in the Savannah River site was observed.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1997
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Understanding ozone-plant chemistry
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A greater understanding of the interaction between plants and tropospheric ozone is essential, particularly with regard to the damage that ozone could potentially do to the plants. Consideration needs to be given to both the primary ozone attack and the secondary attack by ozone-hydrocarbon products. The long-term effects of air pollution on agriculture, human health and the biological community as a whole will remain a significant element of air pollution research.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1992
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Ozone resistance sought in crop varieties to combat pollution damage
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Research to determine those plants that are resistant to the damages of ground-level ozone found that ozone only affected a plant's ability to grow. The research, which was conducted by a team of scientists led by Steven Britz, determined that low-level ozone exposure does not affect a plant's ability to perform photosynthesis. Previous research on the effects of the pollutant on plant propagation had used high levels of ozone.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1997
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