The presidential election could have big implications for how the United States responds to a global plastics crisis, though ...

Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental crisis. Millions of plastic or polythene bags are used and discarded each year, contributing to the pollution of land, rivers, and oceans.

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 ...

Bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay in Florida and Barataria Bay in Louisiana are exhaling microplastic fibers, according to ...

Far from being just a figure of speech, the existence of microplastics spread throughout the ocean is unequivocal for ...

Mitch Hecht, CEO of International Recycling Group, hopes to have money raised for recycling plant by the end of the year.

An Erie environmental leader says after 40 years of false promises about plastic recycling, Erie seems to still be falling for the smoke and mirrors.

Members of local environmental groups say there are alternatives to building a plastics recycling plant on Erie's east side.

The tourism industry significantly contributes to plastic pollution. In places like the Mediterranean, there is a marked increase in marine pollution during peak travel seasons.

Citizen science plays an increasing role in exploring biodiversity trends in India Citizens are now playing an increasing ...

In today’s world, access to clean, safe drinking water is more important than ever. Water pollution, contamination, and the ...

When human life is in danger because microplastic is found in human blood and reaches the human brain, simultaneously, our environment is in danger because of single-use plastic pollution; a new hope ...