It can accumulate pollutants such as heavy metals. Scientists have used moss for decades as a bioindicator – a living ...

Microplastics—tiny plastic particles—are now found in air, soil, and water, reaching plants worldwide. A new scientific study reveals they reduce photosynthesis by 7 to 12% on average, with major ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Francesca Dominici is director of the Harvard Data Science Initiative. The World Health Organization 2024 report recently urged ...

Salt pollution from road deicing salts threatens freshwater ecosystems and urban green infrastructure. New research on salt-tolerant plants like cattails highlights their potential role in mitigating ...

Salt pollution in freshwater is a growing global concern. Excessive salt harms plants, degrades soil, and compromises water quality. In urban areas, road salts used for de-icing during winter often ...