How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
Microplastics are everywhere: 6 ways to help protect your health — and the planet
Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things ...
Core samples from Greenland's seabed provide first historical overview of plastic pollution
By coring the seabed at 850 m water depth in Disko Bay off Greenland's west coast, researchers from the University of ...
We need to keep plastic out of the ocean. Is a bag ban Washington’s best solution? | Opinion
The environmental costs of plastic pollution are not borne by consumers or producers. When these kinds of negative impacts ...
Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...
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Plastic pollution cuts into fishers’ livelihoods in Ecuador and Peru
Plastic waste is increasingly causing problems for fishers. Fishnets bring up bottles, propellers get tangled in bags, water ...
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Depeche Mode against plastic
Depeche Mode and Hublot partner with Mallorca Preservation to combat plastic pollution in the Balearic Islands.
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Biologging: Animals are recording human impact on the ocean
Biologging uses animal sensors to track ocean changes, helping scientists address climate, pollution, and conservation.
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Microplastics Are Making Photosynthesis Harder for Plants—and That Could Slash Crop Yields, Study Suggests
On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the ...
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Researchers Take Freshwater Approach to Plastics Pollution
The researchers will immerse plastic films in freshwater samples (taken from a canal in Lowell) and expose them to ...
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NEMC calls for full autonomy to strengthen plastic bag ban and environmental protection
The National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has acknowledged that enforcing Tanzania’s plastic bag ban remains a ...
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Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
FILE - Plastic waste scattered along a beach, highlighting the growing impact of pollution on coastal ecosystems and plant life. (Photo by: Andy Soloman/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images ...