Tag: plastic pollution

A new study estimated the concentration of microplastics in the ocean to be far greater than previously determined.

“This plastic has very attractive sustainability credentials because it uses no fossil fuels, and can be recycled – but would also degrade in nature much faster than normal plastics do.”

“Having multinational companies with their tin cups out asking for taxpayer dollars at this moment in time is wrong.”

The researchers conclude that the findings present a "crucial need for stringent methods" when it comes to both to recovering and measuring microplastic particles from polar regions.

Pseudomonas bacteria are part of a family of microorganisms known for its ability to withstand harsh conditions, such as high temperatures and acidic environments.

To get a big-picture perspective on the plastics that plague beaches, scientists team up with volunteers along the California Coast.

The Chinese government recently announced a sweeping anti-plastics campaign.

“In short, reported emissions from oil, natural gas, and chemical infrastructure have increased in recent years, and new infrastructure that is still in the pipeline has the potential to increase emissions even more.”

From the extinction crisis to plastic pollution and the 2020 election, these are some of the stories we expect to dominate headlines in the year ahead.

“It’s not going to be easy to change the way of thinking and behavior of those people.”