‘Increasingly recognized as a threat’
New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery…
Researchers sound alarm after making harrowing discovery in scat of feline predators: ‘Devastating effects’
Microplastics have been found in almost everything, including human bodies. That’s why, although harrowing, it’s no surprise that…
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,…
‘Understanding its impacts … is becoming more urgent than ever’
A new study, published by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, revisited the link between an emerging…
Beachgoer raises concerns with photo of decades-old item found in sand: ‘Tremendously sad’
A Redditor is sparking debate online after posting an image of a decades-old McDonald’s wrapper onto the r/mildlyinteresting…
Researchers issue warning about hidden hazard lurking at dinner table: ‘Self-destruction’
Those handy plastic plates, cups, and takeout containers that make mealtime cleanup so easy may be doing more…
Philadelphia’s Senior Environment Corps tracks pollution
Staying busy and leaving a positive legacy Meyer, 71, volunteers with the Senior Environment Corps because he wants…
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 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…
‘Urgent need for public awareness’
A new study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, revealed that a hidden danger…