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Artificial light at night (ALAN) has become a worldwide concern, with the American Medical Association declaring it a form of pollution. Birds’ daily physiology and behavior are disrupted by ALAN exposure, and nighttime melatonin synthesis is suppressed. This article will summarize a recent study pu
This article will look at seasonal associations with light pollution trends and their effect on nocturnally migrating bird populations. The research was published in Ecosphere.
New Study Shows Environmental and Health Benefits May 13, 2021 Share This: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India has resulted in environmental benefits, including a significant reduction of air pollutants such as black carbon aerosols, which can pose an adverse risk to human health, according to a new Cal State Fullerton study. Environmental engineer Sudarshan Kurwadkar is a co-author of the research, published May 10 in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere, and Health. The study documents how the strict coronavirus pandemic lockdown resulted in a significant reduction of atmospheric ...
‘Shields’ Award Recipient Sudarshan Kurwadkar Delivers Inaugural Lecture May 12, 2021 Sudarshan Kurwadkar, professor of civil and environmental engineering With the presence of pharmaceuticals and insecticides in the environment becoming an emerging threat to human health and ecology, Cal State Fullerton environmental engineer Sudarshan Kurwadkar is searching for solutions. “We should be very much concerned about the presence of bioactive compounds, such as antibiotics, hormones, endocrine disruptors and other drugs in the environment,” Kurwadkar said. “These compounds are designe...
What to do this week, from JFilm to Earth Day to a Fashion Revolution Monday, April 19: Ellie’s Pet Pantry at 1101 Western Ave. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Humane Animal Rescue is making sure Pittsburgh canines don’t go hungry. Dog parents in need can drive up to the North Side site where staff will load vehicles with free dog food. Photo courtesy of Humane Animal Rescue. Monday, April 19: Fashion Revolution Week Various times Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the planet’s most egregious polluters? Help slow down fast fashion during this weeklong festival hosted by Style412. Focused o...