Science and Exploration

Pollution

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Satellite view of the Black Sea with striking milky blue phytoplankton blooms contrasted by visible river pollution entering the water.
Deep Frontiers

Black Sea Pollution Fuels Alarming Environmental Changes

In spring and summer 2026, the Black Sea and its surrounding waterways transformed into a milky blue spectacle, a vibrant hue visible even from space.

Mateo Rojas·June 25, 2026
Rhode Island coastline at sunset with a hazy, orange sky, symbolizing unhealthy air quality and its impact on the environment and residents.
Space & Astronomy

Northeast Faces Daily Air Pollution Pulse, Data Confirms

On Thursday, June 9, 2026, Western, Providence, and Coastal areas of Rhode Island registered "UNHEALTHY" ozone levels, with AQI ratings as high as 115, according to the Rhode Island Department of Envi

Jina Park·June 11, 2026