6 Best Articles on Pollution
The most useful articles on pollution from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Pollution Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on pollution by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottles
- An ocean of noise: how sonic pollution is hurting marine life
- Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists
- Air pollution may be damaging every organ and cell in the body, global review finds
- The best ways to reduce air pollution and CO2 all at once
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on pollution—all under 10 minutes.
Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists
Study calls for cap on production and release as pollution threatens global ecosystems upon which life depends
The best ways to reduce air pollution and CO2 all at once
A new report has identified the interventions most effective for reducing both air pollution and carbon emissions at the same time.
Nanoplastic pollution found at both of Earth’s poles for first time
Tiny particles including tyre dust found in ice cores stretching back 50 years, showing global plastic contamination
Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottles
The breakthrough, spurred by the discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a Japanese dump, could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis
Air pollution may be damaging every organ and cell in the body, global review finds
Exclusive: Comprehensive analysis finds harm from head to toe, including dementia, heart and lung disease, fertility problems and reduced intelligence
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on pollution.
An ocean of noise: how sonic pollution is hurting marine life
The long read: Today’s oceans are a tumult of engine roar, artificial sonar and seismic blasts that make it impossible for marine creatures to hunt or communicate. We could make it stop, so why don’t…
«But volume of traffic needs to be reduced: quieter ships might lead to more ship collisions if whales cannot hear approaching danger.»
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Pollution, including:
My Modern Met
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World Economic Forum
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The Guardian
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The Washington Post
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The New York Times
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