Tag: plastic
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.
Scientists find bacteria that eats plastic
Pseudomonas bacteria are part of a family of microorganisms known for its ability to withstand harsh conditions, such as high temperatures and acidic environments.
Citizen scientists track how plastic pollution impacts birds
To get a big-picture perspective on the plastics that plague beaches, scientists team up with volunteers along the California Coast.
China to ban single-use plastics
The Chinese government recently announced a sweeping anti-plastics campaign.
Exposed: Toward a BPA-free future
"It's just as bad as the climate in terms of its impact on living things. It's arguably faster acting, and hardly anyone knows about it."
How an old law is helping fight new plastic problems
New legislative efforts to ban plastics are important, but a recent court ruling in Texas reminds us that enforcing existing laws is a crucial part of the plastics fight.
Peruvian innovators launch banana leaf biodegradable dishes to combat plastic consumption
Chewa Plant aims to manufacture and commercialize the disposable dishes to help reduce plastic consumption and the pollution it causes.
Here are the companies that are the world’s top plastic polluters
"Real solutions must change systems and power structures."
Major UK supermarket chain gets rid of plastic bags in produce...
“We are absolutely committed to reducing unnecessary plastic packaging in Sainsbury’s stores."
Zero waste: The global plastics crisis
Plastic pollution is one aspect of the global environmental crisis, a crisis rooted in consumerism and a socio-economic system championed by developed nations, which promotes greed, selfishness and division.
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The chicken or the egg?
What the Covid-19 pandemic says about the US...
How Mitch McConnell’s republicans are destroying America
Time and again, they’ve shown that they only care about their wealthy donors and corporate backers.
Sanders’ Make Billionaires Pay Act would help cover medical expenses for every American for...
Over 5.4 million-Americans have lost health insurance during this time while billionaires are profiting off of the pandemic.
COVID-19 crisis highlights big meat companies’ lack of openness
Meat companies’ evasive language about what is happening to animals during the COVID-19 crisis is part of a larger pattern that suppresses open debate about the ethical costs of food production in the U.S.
The specter of a national collapse looms over America as this virus runs rampant,...
America has a terrible, horrific problem in that it can’t seem to find the ways to bring this virus under control.