8 million tons of plastic is ripping through the oceans like tornadoes
Microplastics have become a major concern, not just for the climate but also for human health. The pollutant…
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…
‘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,…
‘I spent three years changing my own habits’
When the topic is plastic pollution, it usually revolves around the ocean or wildlife. But a report from…
Scientists turn plastic waste into super material for batteries
Thanks to science, the materials currently causing pollution can be converted to create a more sustainable and cleaner…
EU takes aim at plastic pellets to prevent their nightmare cleanup
At first glance, the tiny plastic pellets appear relatively harmless. No bigger than a lentil, these “nurdles” are…
Commentary: Plastic pollution isn’t just trash – it’s alive with microbes that threaten our health
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY With global talks stalling, what can ordinary people and communities do? Here are…
Outraged wildlife enthusiast sparks concern after sharing troubling images online: ‘Heartbreaking’
The tragic death of a decades-old softshell tortoise from apparent plastic pollution has sparked outrage online, led by…
‘The last thing you want to find’
Plastic pollution is no joke — large pieces of plastic litter aren’t limited to populated urban areas, but…