Tag: toxic
“A toxic legacy”: in Ukraine, the ravages of war on biodiversity
For Oleksij Vasyliuk, the toll of the Russian invasion will not only be counted in dead and wounded. Since February, this activist, researcher and member of the Ukrainian Nature Conservation…
Do anti-Covid masks protect against toxic fumes from fires?
Studies establish a link between serious forms of Covid-19 and forest fires, American experts warn: simple fabric masks are not enough to protect against toxic fumes. What masks to use?…
Terrible event in that country! Toxic gas spread into the air: 10 dead, hundreds injured
A terrible toxic gas leak has occurred in Jordan. A tank filled with poisonous gas fell and exploded during transportation at the port in the city of Aqaba. 10 people…
Twitch bans its biggest MMORPG streamer and toxic Diablo Immortal players are to blame
Popular MMORPG streamer Asmongold was banned from streaming on Twitch for 24 hours. The reason was the racist statement made by a stranger in the Diablo Immortal chat. In a…
Back 4 Blood gets a toxic feature after 8 months that makes everything better
Back 4 Blood is now doing what the developers have been resisting for months. A beloved feature, but one that can be toxic. As Back 4 Blood nears its one-year…
Alert to toxic microalgae on our beaches for the coming summers
Some are responsible for foul odors on the beaches or for the red, brown or even fluorescent green color of the waters. Others cause foam on the surface of the…
Could the ‘toxic’ impact of the Depp-Heard case frighten victims of domestic violence and deter them from complaining?
Amber Heard faced brutal attacks and harassment on the internet during the “discrediting” lawsuit filed in the USA by her ex-wife Johnny Depp, whom she accused of domestic violence. It…
His arms reach 1 and a half meters! Panic of poisonous compass jellyfish in the Sea of Marmara
Compass jellyfish was spotted in the Sea of Marmara. With the increase in temperatures, the poisonous compass jellyfish, which were displayed first in Tekirdağ and then in Istanbul, caused uneasiness…
fruit produced in the world contains up to half as many toxic pesticides as a decade ago – also imported to Finland
According to customs, residues are often found in apples, pears, peaches, strawberries and peppers and celery imported to Finland. The substances mentioned in the report are permitted in the EU,…
Cigarette not only bad for health: ‘Butts have been leaking toxic and carcinogenic substances into the environment for years’
Utrecht – About three quarters of cigarette butts are thrown on the street after smoking and eventually end up in the environment. This causes considerable damage, reports the Utrecht Trimbos…