Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tag: oceans

Microplastics accumulate in bodies of shellfish within hours, new study reveals

“Understanding whether plastic particles are absorbed across biological membranes and accumulate within internal organs is critical for assessing the risk these particles pose to both organism and human health."

Oceans have absorbed 60% more heat than scientists thought

It means that policy makers now have even less leeway when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions if they want to keep warming to 1.5 or even 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Half the world’s killer whale populations at risk from toxic chemicals

Ten out of the world's 19 killer whale populations were rapidly dwindling, the study found.

A wave of plastic washes up on shores of Dominican Republic...

"Plastic is a design failure and there is no circular economy that can fix this."

Plastic is killing our oceans. Here’s what you need to know

Plastics ushered in an era of incredible convenience and are largely responsible for our modern era of mass consumerism.

Affirming belief that waters are for drilling and pillaging, Trump erases...

New executive order revokes Obama-era policy put in place following Deepwater Horizon.

Major companies announce their commitment to eliminate single-use plastic

Major brands such as SeaWorld Parks, American Express, Royal Caribbean, IKEA, A&W Canada and Burger King U.K. have all announced their effort to eliminate items like plastic drinking straws, stirrers, lids and bags.

UK pledges £61.4 million to fight ocean plastics

"This week we will look closely at how we can tackle the many threats to the health of the world's oceans, including the scourge of marine plastic pollution."

Ocean plastic projected to triple within seven years

"The sea bed is teeming with life. We really need a mission to planet ocean – it's the last frontier."

2017 was the hottest year on record for oceans

"Plastic is one of the biggest threats in the ocean at the moment, I would say, apart from climate change,"

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Mexico’s stand against GMO corn sparks US trade dispute

Mexico's firm stance on banning genetically modified (GM) corn imports, a policy that has prompted the United States to escalate the matter to a dispute settlement panel under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Israel’s defiance of world court amid Gaza’s humanitarian crisis sparks global outrage

Amidst this backdrop of defiance and tragedy, global leaders are raising their voices against the continued aggression.

MSNBC anchors unite in protest over NBC News’ appointment of Ronna McDaniel as contributor

In an unprecedented public outcry, MSNBC's leading voices challenge NBC News' decision to bring on Ronna McDaniel, former RNC Chair, sparking a debate on journalistic integrity and the balance between diverse viewpoints and democratic values.

Pentagon’s AI dilemma and the call to ban ‘killer robots’

This collective of advocacy organizations has issued a clarion call for ethical clarity, urging Pentagon officials to unequivocally state their stance against the development and deployment of autonomous weapons systems.

Naked hypocrisy: The US once cited UNSC resolutions to invade Iraq, now calls Gaza...

Washington’s hypocrisy on this matter is legendary and stunning.