Tag: plastic pollution
A sea of pollution: New widespread contamination in oceans amid coronavirus...
“If only one percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature, this would result in up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.”
Coca-Cola leading plastic polluter worldwide for second year in a row
Coca-Cola accounts for 3.3 million tons of plastic packaging annually, which roughly accounts for 200,000 bottles every minute.
U.S. Plastics Pact vows to make all plastic packaging recyclable by...
“The results from the U.S. Plastics Pact’s efforts to advance packaging, improve recycling, and reduce plastic waste will benefit the entire system and all materials.”
Scientist find microplastics in human organs giving activists more ammo to...
“It would be naive to believe there is plastic everywhere but just not in us.”
Seafood study finds plastic in 100% of samples
"From the edible marine species tested, sardines had the highest plastic content, which was a surprising result."
Ocean plastic could triple by 2040, report finds
"If we're going to significantly reduce ocean plastic pollution, we need an innovative and rigorous approach to ensure that the strategies we design are set up to delivering results."
‘Our life is plasticized’: New research shows microplastics in our food,...
“Now is the time when a world historical revolution would be possible, when the people of the world could unite to change the system as a whole.”
Scientists confirm reusable containers safe to use during coronavirus pandemic
"Based on the best available science and guidance from public health professionals, it is clear that reusable systems can be used safely by employing basic hygiene."
‘Plastic rain’ is pouring down in national parks
The plastic is trapped in fundamental atmospheric processes and falling all over the world, making plastic rain the new acid rain.
New study finds underestimation of microplastics in ocean—concentration far greater
A new study estimated the concentration of microplastics in the ocean to be far greater than previously determined.
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How hypocrites in high places have contributed to the riots in the streets
A decades-long wealth grab by the richest Americans has left millions of Americans on the brink of poverty — and poverty begets violence.
LAPD releases video of officer shooting protester in groin with projectile
The LAPD is investigating the incident due to the fact that the protester was not posing an immediate threat to anyone when the officer shot him.
Law-lessness & dis-order: The core of Trump’s hellacious hypocrisy
Only the greatest criminal con artist would dream of leaning on law and order when all else fails.
Change and decay: A time of transition
Ancient divisions are being strengthened, new divisions fermented, injustices highlighted; under the action of cleavage all are being drawn to the polluted surface of human affairs.
With eye on Biden victory, Warren and Schumer unveil plan to cancel up to...
“Broadly cancelling student loan debt would be a game-changer for millions of people in this country and a lifeline when they desperately need it.”