"Much more ambitious action from governments and industry transparency is needed." Experts sound alarm over ominous side ...

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A ...

BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close Sunday, as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A ...

Polyolefins, specifically polypropylene and polyethylene, are high-performance plastics obtained from propylene and ethylene. These materials are crucial in many different sectors because of their ...

The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, ...

Researchers warn that plastic production and emissions are driving a rising global health burden, measured in millions of lost healthy years.