Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

ByNews Polite

A recent study by researchers at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment has examined the water quality effects of a historic lithium mine in North Carolina, specifically near Kings Mountain. Conducted by a team led by Avner Vengosh, a Distinguished Professor of Environmental Quality, the study highlights the presence…

9 ways to reduce the risk of early-onset cancer: experts
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9 ways to reduce the risk of early-onset cancer: experts

ByNews Polite

Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have…

Yellowstone tourists blamed for ruining park’s ‘Morning Glory’ thermal pool: ‘Thousands of coins’
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Yellowstone tourists blamed for ruining park’s ‘Morning Glory’ thermal pool: ‘Thousands of coins’

ByNews Polite

Tourists have ruined one of Yellowstone’s most gorgeous thermal pools — turning its once pristine blue waters into a mishmash of colors because of years of accumulated coins and trash, officials said. The Morning Glory Pool — perched near the famous “Old Faithful” geyser — was for years a must-see…