Researchers find disturbing discovery in 100% of livestock fecal samples tested: ‘A wake-up call’
While plastics have undoubtedly led to a number of modern-day conveniences, their inability to naturally degrade has created…
‘Took the wind out of me’: Why this man tested himself for plastics
As a healthy, active 25-year-old, Kal Glanznig never imagined a simple urine test for plastic chemicals would have…
‘Often the blame is put on us’
As plastic production rises worldwide, scientists say the health consequences will become more of a burden. What’s happening?…
Passerby shares photo after spotting upsetting scene in nature area: ‘Ashamed’
A Reddit user on the r/napanee subreddit expressed their disappointment with their community after encountering litter in the…
Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize what happens to common household waste: ‘Powerful’
Scientists have figured out how to turn used cooking oil into a plastic alternative, according to research published…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species |
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species. AI-generated Plastic flows across the Pacific…
‘Increasingly recognized as a threat’
New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery…
Experts make alarming discovery while inspecting washed-up shark: ‘In decline’
Experts discovered plastic in the stomach of a dead shark that washed up on a Scottish beach, highlighting…
Plastic pollution could triple by 2040. New study offers four solutions
A new Pew model tracking 52 plastics and seven microplastic sources shows the crisis accelerating, with health and…
‘The impacts … are not yet known’
Microplastic pollution has contaminated virtually every part of the globe, and it’s even turning up in breath samples…
We’ll Be Dumping a Garbage Truck of Plastic Every Second by 2040, Report Warns
Around the world, plastic is falling through the cracks of waste management systems and into our water, land,…
She’s Back! Wisdom the Incredible Laysan albatross Has Returned
The world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, the Laysan albatross, has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge…