When most people think about sharks and plastic pollution, they picture entanglement or stomachs full of debris. And that happens, true! But what if the problem starts even earlie ...

However, little is known about how these pollutants interact during early development, particularly in sensitive organs such as the eye. Based on these challenges, it is necessary to conduct in-depth ...

A new study highlights how a combination of environmental stressors -- namely plastic pollution and seawater flooding -- can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet's critical ...

A new study from Ocean Conservancy is sounding a stark warning about the deadly impact plastic pollution is having on Florida ...

A RECENT feature story by Euronews has revealed the shocking extent of plastic pollution on Earth. The world has known for ...

In Geneva, negotiators from 175 nations are trying to hammer out the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The urgency of the talks was underscored this week by a new study published ...

Plastic waste pollutes our oceans, food, even our bodies. This week, 175 countries are trying to create a treaty to reduce that waste. Nations such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, who produce fossil fuels ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Health hazards in Michigan's waterways have long been a top concern for its people, given the the state's stewardship of a vast amount of the world's freshwater supply. Risks ...

Until now, scientific literature has been saturated with studies on microplastics (MP, items smaller than 5 mm), but aspects ...

Plastic pollution is no longer an issue affecting only oceans, soil, or the air. A recent scientific study found ...

Moreover, microplastics can absorb heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium, lead, copper, and titanium onto their surfaces, increasing the risk of cancer in the human body.

The United Arab Emirates' ban on single-use plastic bags took effect in 2024, and the results are already proving that it has been incredibly effective. According to The National, the ban has not only ...