“Our results indicate that microplastics may tip the balance of conditions in favor of algal blooms,” the authors conclude in ...
With tailored, evidence-based policies, the U.S. can relieve the burden on local and municipal governments, communities, and ...
"Understanding the mechanisms ... is critical to developing effective mitigation strategies." New research uncovers troubling ...
They’ve been found in your liver, blood, and even brain—microplastics are everywhere. While they’re nearly impossible to ...
Plastic pollution is everywhere—including where you would least expect it, especially when it's in tiny particle form. Today, ...
Rivers carry plastic across continents, so scientists tracked its movement across continents too. A sweeping new UC Santa Barbara-led study spanning four continents and eight countries has amassed one ...
"Can contribute to the disruption of many physiological processes." New study uncovers disturbing side effects of drinking ...
Scientists from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at Queen Mary University of London have developed a simple model to show how buoyant plastic can settle through the water column ...
Mangroves protect coasts and wildlife, but plastic waste now builds up inside roots, harming ecosystems and communities.
New research shows cigarette butts shed microplastic fibers almost instantly in water, turning common litter into a fast source of pollution.
THE National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency ( NESREA) says Nigeria consumes over 2.5 billion ...