Daniel Barajas+FollowTrash in our ponds is hurting local wildlifeSeeing ducks swimming through layers of trash and sludge at our neighborhood pond is a tough wake-up call. Human litter isn’t just an eyesore—it’s destroying habitats and putting animals like ducks at risk. Plastic and other waste can poison or starve them, and the pollution doesn’t just stop with wildlife; it affects entire ecosystems, including us. The good news? Simple changes—like using reusable bottles or joining a cleanup—can make a real difference. Have you noticed pollution in your local parks or ponds? What small steps are you taking, or would you like to see in our community? #Pets #pollution #wildlife92Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowToxic Chemical Found in US Air—By Accident!Scientists just stumbled on a toxic chemical floating over Oklahoma fields—one that’s never been spotted in the Western Hemisphere before. It’s called MCCP (yeah, not catchy), and it sneaks into the air when sewage sludge is used as fertilizer. No one’s sure yet how dangerous it is, but its close cousin is already banned. Now, experts are sounding the alarm for more research and possible regulation. Wild how fixing one problem can create another, right? #ScienceNews #EnvironmentalHealth #Pollution #Science170Share
kerryrivera+FollowWho dumps a couch in a stream?!Someone actually tossed a whole couch by a stream in Ontario, and people are losing it online. The photo has everyone ranting about how dumping trash in nature is getting way too common—and it’s not just ugly, it’s bad for the environment and local wildlife. If you’ve got stuff to get rid of, just donate, recycle, or use a proper dump. Seriously, what’s with people? Would you call someone out for this? #environment #nature #pollution #Safety00Share
martinezlaura+FollowDeep-Sea Fish Share a Wild Survival HackTurns out, deep-sea fish—like the ones chilling nearly 25,000 feet down—have all evolved the same gene mutation to survive insane pressure. Scientists found that these fish, from ancient survivors to new arrivals, independently picked up a tweak in their DNA (the rtf1 gene) that helps them handle the crushing depths. Even crazier? These fish are still getting hit by human pollution, with toxic chemicals showing up in their bodies, even in the ocean’s most remote trenches. Nature is wild—and so are we, apparently. #DeepSea #ScienceNews #Evolution #OceanLife #Pollution #Science90Share
Michael Flores+FollowMicroplastics Are Everywhere—Even Here?!Just found out scientists discovered microplastics in every major European river they tested—including the Thames and Tiber. Even though the numbers seem small, fast-flowing rivers like the Rhône are carrying thousands of plastic bits every second. These tiny plastics are in our water, food, and even the air we breathe. Some companies are ditching plastic, and researchers are finding ways to clean it up, but it’s wild how far this stuff has spread. Anyone else freaked out by how unavoidable microplastics are? #Microplastics #Pollution #EcoNews #PlasticFree #Environment #Science10Share
