Cigarette Butts Leave a Trail
A pioneering attempt at studying cigarette butts picked up from streets by George Thompson has linked the manner of smoking a cigarette to the person’s standing in society,
A pioneering attempt at studying cigarette butts picked up from streets by George Thompson has linked the manner of smoking a cigarette to the person’s standing in society,
Jun Zhao and colleagues cite one estimate that 4.5 trillion cigarette butts find their way into the environment each year. Studies show that cigarette butts are more than an eyesore. They contain toxins that can kill fish and harm the environment in other ways. Recycling could solve those problems, but finding practical uses for cigarette butts has been difficult.
The scientists showed that extracts of cigarette butts in water, applied to a type of steel (N80) widely used in the oil industry, protected the steel from rusting even under the harsh conditions, preventing costly damage and interruptions in oil production.
Australia Battles Oil Slick on Yarra River
Australian authorities are fighting hard to clean up Melbourne’s Yarra river contaminated by a huge oil spill and are hunting for the culprits.
Australian authorities are fighting hard to clean up Melbourne’s Yarra river contaminated by a huge oil spill and are hunting for the culprits.
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World's First Ever "Cancer-Free" Cigarette Rakes in a �23m Bid
As many as 40 varieties of safer cigarette were being tested by researchers
As many as 40 varieties of safer cigarette were being tested by researchers
Dangers of Secondhand Cigarette Smoke Exposure Include Breast Cancer
Women who are exposed to secondhand smoke for a prolonged period of time and in high quantity face an increased risk of breast cancer, says a new study.
Women who are exposed to secondhand smoke for a prolonged period of time and in high quantity face an increased risk of breast cancer, says a new study.
