'My hope is that chemists are busily working on alternative molecules that will do what plastics can do, but won't break down ...

Algalita Marine Research and Education, a local nonprofit, has revamped its educator mini-grants program to support teachers ...

Plastic's invisible trail runs through our air, food and oceans — reshaping ecosystems and human health in ways we're only beginning to understand.

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Plastic pollution is everywhere—including where you would least expect it, especially when it's in tiny particle form. Today, ...

Pollution check: Deposit Refund Scheme likely to be implemented in Goa from April ...

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A shark scientist explains why plastic pollution does harm sharks through entanglement and microplastic ingestion.

Discover the alarming global crisis of plastic pollution and how it affects our oceans and rivers. This video explores the ...

With tailored, evidence-based policies, the U.S. can relieve the burden on local and municipal governments, communities, and ...

New research shows cigarette butts shed microplastic fibers almost instantly in water, turning common litter into a fast source of pollution.

Lancet study warns plastics emissions may double health risks by 2040, urging stricter policies and less virgin plastic ...