The world is in a "plastics crisis" amid concerns plastic production has risen more than 200 times since 1950 and will triple again by 2060, a report has warned. The report, published in the Lancet ...
With tailored, evidence-based policies, the U.S. can relieve the burden on local and municipal governments, communities, and ...
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New research uncovers troubling source of invisible threat leaching into our water: 'Associated with increased risk of death'
"Understanding the mechanisms ... is critical to developing effective mitigation strategies." New research uncovers troubling ...
Cigarette filters release two dozen microfibers upon first contact with water, threatening wildlife and human health.
It's no secret that microplastics have already infiltrated our lives, and nowhere is this more present than in our own homes. Microplastics - and even tinier nanoplastics - stem from daily tasks like ...
A new study reveals that urban tributaries flowing through Wuhan are significant sources of phthalate esters, a widely used class of plastic chemicals, to the Yangtze River, highlighting previously ...
Former EPA official Judith Enck explains why plastic pollution is a production problem—and how policy, not recycling, can reduce its harm.
A new study has identified Texas as the likely source for nurdle plastic pollution on Texas and Mexico beaches. The study was led by a University of Texas Marine Science Institute graduate student, ...
Cleaning plastic containers in household dishwashers has been linked to both polluting wastewater and health issues. When these containers are cleaned, microplastics and nanoplastics are released ...
Plastic pollution is one of those problems everyone can see, yet few know how to tackle it effectively. I grew up walking the ...
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