Tag: plastic pollution
Scientists develop robotic fish that consumes microplastics
“I think nanotechnology holds great promise for trace adsorption, collection, and detection of pollutants, improving intervention efficiency while reducing operating costs.”
Plastics recycling ‘does not work,’ environmentalists stress as U.S. recycling rates...
The authors of the report hope it sheds light on the inefficiency and unsustainable nature of plastics and plastic recycling to inspire better, widespread policies moving forward.
To stop plastic pollution, we must stop plastic production, scientists say
They argue that this move will be critical in solving the plastic pollution issue currently confronting our planet.
Study detects microplastic in living human lungs for first time
In 11 out of 13 people sampled, a total of 39 microplastics were found in all regions of the lung.
‘Breakthrough results’: New study detects microplastic pollution in human blood for...
While more studies need to be done to examine the direct effects of microplastics on the human body, researchers from the study warn microplastics can cause damage to human cells.
In world-historic first, microplastics detected in human blood
"We've choked this planet with plastic, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans—and we've no idea at all about costs for public health," said a British lawmaker.
Coors becomes largest US beer brand to replace plastic rings with...
“So we’re eliminating plastic rings from our packaging, starting this year and finishing by 2025."
Tiny plastic particles accumulating in river headwaters: Study
The study found that in slow-flowing stream headwaters—often located in remote, biodiverse regions—microplastics accumulated quicker and stayed longer than in faster flowing stretches of river.
Microplastics from Africa and North America found 9,439 feet above sea...
How did these tiny pieces of plastic managed to make such a journey?
Amazon plastic waste increased 29% during pandemic
“We understand people need Amazon. And so we’re hoping Amazon can fix this problem and become a leader in reducing plastic, which is really important for the oceans.”
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‘A clown show:’ RFK Jr. fires CDC panel & stacks it with anti-vaxxers, cuts...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew U.S. funding for the world’s preeminent international vaccine organization.
Global elite gain $33.9 trillion as poverty fight collapses, Oxfam warns ahead of global...
A decade after world leaders pledged to end inequality and poverty, the richest 1 percent have captured explosive wealth while development goals fall dangerously off track.
NATO’s 5% pledge: An obscene betrayal of global needs
It represents a major step backwards—away from addressing the urgent needs of people and the planet, and toward an arms race that will impoverish societies while enriching weapons contractors.
Is Trump co-governing with the billionaire class?
While politicians regularly partner with business, when should they collaborate with grassroots movements?
Asia warming at twice the global Average: WMO report
The State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, released Monday, shows the continent is heating up at twice the global average rate, leading to devastating impacts for ecosystems, societies and economies across the region.