Environmental Science and Technology Archives

Is It Safe to Pee in the Pool?

April 25, 2014April 22, 2014 by Merv Mandelbaum

What’s the big deal, you ask? Can’t the chemicals just deal with it? Well, sort of—but those same chemicals plus your pee can make a whole new set of dangerous chemicals. According to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, human urine is the culprit behind a couple of … Read More

Green Space is Good For Your Mental Health

February 1, 2014 by Merv Mandelbaum

Little Shop of Horrors had it right: your life will improve if you go somewhere that’s green. According to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, moving to a greener neighbourhood can bring about immediate mental health benefits. The multi-year study, which involved over a thousand people, tracked participants … Read More