All Pollution articles – Page 2
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NewsRecycling PVC with electrolysis
New method for recycling poly(vinylchloride) uses electrolysis to extract valuable chlorinated products
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OpinionCombatting plastic pollution in class
Bring the fight against plastic pollution to your classroom with these hands-on resources from Common Seas
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NewsHigh capacity batteries that can biodegrade in situ
Explore biodegradable electrochemistry with this innovation to healthcare and pollution
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Job profilePollution control officer
Emma protects our health and the environment by monitoring levels of environmental pollutants in the land, air and water. She sets the conditions on industrial processes to minimise their release of pollutants
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Job profileSwyddog rheoli llygredd, Cyngor Abertawe
Mae Emma yn gwarchod ein hiechyd a’r amgylchedd drwy fonitro lefelau llygryddion amgylcheddol yn y tir, yr aer a’r dŵr. Mae hi’n gosod yr amodau ar brosesau diwydiannol er mwyn lleihau faint o lygryddion sy’n cael eu rhyddhau.
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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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ResourceThe politics of energy – structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners reading comprehension and writing skills while revisiting topics from organic and atmospheric chemistry
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NewsDrug pollution in wastewater
Extent of pharmaceutical pollution on every continent on Earth revealed
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NewsCooking up sustainable batteries
Find out how microwaves can improve the environmental credentials of electrochemical cells
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NewsMilking the potential of proteins to provide safe drinking water
Removing arsenic from tap water to make it safe to drink
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Job profileBioleaching lab technician
Emma collects and processes precious metals that are extracted from electronic waste products
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NewsSunlight produces thousands of compounds from plastic
Scientists dispel the theory that sunlight exposure simply fragments macroplastics that persist in the environment, but what are the implications for the environment?
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IdeasTeach justice and cooperation through chemistry
Link forensic science and the Covid-19 pandemic to your lessons on instrumental analysis, separation techniques, data interpretation and health with UN sustainable development goals 16 and 17
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Job profileProfessor of environmental chemistry
Patricia uses chemistry to develop new ways of detecting, monitoring and analysing quantities of environmental pollutants
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Job profileMarket development manager
Vikki helps develop sustainable packaging with less carbon dioxide impact and the ability to reduce food waste
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ResourceE10 petrol and climate change | 14–16 years
Fuel your learners’ understanding about fermentation and bioethanol, and check recall and application of knowledge while developing student literacy
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IdeasChemists’ role in the fight against disease
Use these tips and resources to link UN sustainable development goal 3 and biology topics on health and disease to your lessons on anticancer drugs
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ResourceMonitoring local air pollution levels | 14–18 years
Research and evaluate real data showing current and historical levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide in your local area. Age range 14–16, with extension questions for 16–18