‘Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding’
A study has found that microplastics contribute to poor soil health and release heat-trapping gas into the atmosphere.…
Our homes are full of hidden microplastics that could be harming our health
Every few years, we are jolted into fears of a pollutant: Asbestos, fine particulate air pollution and synthetic…
EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
Plastic can end up in the environment by many channels. Improper waste management can cause single-use plastics like…
Researchers issue warning after discovering concerning threat to reproductive health: ‘Intergenerational associations’
Tiny pieces of plastic are turning up in surprising places, not just in oceans or soil, but inside…
Do dishwashers release microplastics when you wash plastic containers and kitchenware?
If you’re concerned about microplastic pollution and are one of the majority of Australian households who use a…
Researchers make horrifying discovery after examining dolphin guts — here’s what they found
Indus River dolphins are remarkable creatures that evolved to live in rivers after their primary habitat, the ancient…
Bottled Water May Pose Serious Long-Term Health Risks
A scientist’s island epiphany uncovers how single-use bottles shed micro- and nanoplastics that infiltrate the body, with emerging…
Microplastics pose potential risks to bone health
The production and use of over 400 million tons of plastic each year has polluted beaches, rivers, and…
Researchers create groundbreaking new device to capture lurking threat in our waterways — here’s how it works
As microplastics and their smaller, even more insidious counterparts, nanoplastics, have increasingly permeated the environment and our bodies,…
Experts warn tiny plastics in arteries may raise heart attack risk
Experts reveal how plastic particles lodged in arteries could heighten heart disease risk, demanding urgent attention from clinicians…
Easier plastic recycling is on the horizon
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Microplastics are in our food, water and air. How can we minimise our exposure to them?
The scourge of plastic pollution will continue to grow, at least for now, after talks to strike a…