Tag: plastic pollution
EU moves to ban 10 most harmful single-use plastics
The directive was praised by environmental organizations.
Plastic killed most sperm whales found dead in Greek waters since...
"The evidence is starting to mount rapidly that we just cannot throw away plastic as we have been."
Vancouver becomes first city in world to approve zero waste strategic...
"It's a coastal city, with the plastic items having a significant impact on the environment, we feel it's important to take action."
Scientists launch groundbreaking study on health risks of microplastics in seafood
Studies have already found that sea salt can be rich in plastic and that we likely consume the tiny bits that get embedded in many types of seafood.
Wet wipes ban: UK takes another major step to fight plastic...
“As part of our 25-year environment plan we have pledged to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste and that includes single-use products that include plastic such as wet wipes.”
Over 40 companies pledge to cut plastic pollution
Hopefully, other countries and companies will join the UK Plastics Pact and do their part in producing less plastic waste.
‘Nowhere is immune:’ Researchers find record levels of microplastics in Arctic...
"It suggests that microplastics are now ubiquitous within the surface waters of the world's ocean."
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."
New UK study proves plastic bag legislation is working
"Great to see less plastic bags in our oceans, but we need the government to put an end to the use of all avoidable single-use plastic by 2025."
Instead of reshaping domestic waste management, US asks China to lift...
"We hope that the U.S. can reduce and manage hazardous waste and other waste of its own and take up more duties and obligations."
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Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Supreme Court rulings and new Southern maps intensify battle over Black voting power before...
A series of redistricting fights in Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia is reshaping the struggle over voting rights and congressional control as critics warn that recent Supreme Court decisions are accelerating the erosion of protections for Black voters.
The electric car is the only winner in the latest Iran war
The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum.
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...