Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay in Florida and Barataria Bay in Louisiana are exhaling microplastic fibers, according to ...
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Voters Head to the Polls in a World Full of Plastic Pollution. What’s at Stake This Year?
The presidential election could have big implications for how the United States responds to a global plastics crisis, though ...
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Plastic pollution harms bees, review finds
A new review systematically shows the harmful effects of nano- and microplastics on bees and other beneficial insects. Their ...
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Bees are the latest victims of plastic pollution
Plastic particles (NMP) are increasingly contaminating both urban and rural landscapes, bringing bees into contact with them.
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Plastic pollution sounds just like food to deep-diving whales
To whales that hunt with soundwaves in lightless ocean depths, a torn plastic party balloon and a delicious squid may appear remarkably similar, according to a study. Underwater acoustic testing with ...
These Scientists Tested Dolphin Breath. They Found Plastic.
Their analysis detected microplastic particles in the breath of all the dolphins they tested. The particles included several ...
Recycling plastic might sound like a no-brainer. Some environmentalists disagree.
Mitch Hecht, CEO of International Recycling Group, hopes to have money raised for recycling plant by the end of the year.
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Monk and entrepreneur team up to deploy revolutionary 'Hippo' boat in major river — here's what you need to know
They aim to remove a staggering 3.08 million pounds of plastic annually. Monk and entrepreneur team up to deploy ...
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Microplastic Pollution in Belgian Community Shows Need for EU Rules
The Walloon region of Belgium is known for its food, drink and medieval history. But one picturesque town there, Ecaussinnes, ...
10 easy ways to reduce plastic pollution; the impact and reasons of reducing plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a severe global issue, jeopardizing ecosystems, particularly marine life. Millions of tons of plastic ...
The Environmental Paradox of Replacing Plastic with Paper
As the world’s governments work on developing a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024, replacing ...
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State governor signs new law effectively banning all plastic bags at grocery stores: 'It's in our food, air, water, and even our bodies'
California has a plastic bag problem — but not for long. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law fully banning ...