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Letter: Take a vacation from plastic with Plastic Free July
Want to be a part of the 89 million people who reduced plastic waste by more than 500 million pounds last year during Plastic Free July? Read on. Plastic Free July, founded in 2011, started as a local initiative in Perth, Australia, but quickly gained momentum
Tackling plastic pollution vital for environmental sustainability, public health: Romina Khurshid
<p>ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2024) Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam Monday said that plastic pollution has emerged as a serious concern for Pakistan,
“Cocaine Sharks” Found Off The Coast Of Brazil
In what sounds more like the beginnings of a low budget creature feature than a real-life event, a team of scientists has discovered traces of cocaine in sharpnose sharks living in the coastal waters of Brazil. Advertisement While we often think of
How to best filter your L.A. tap water based on your ZIP Code
Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. “How bad can it be?” Let’s just say that a day into
Biden wants government to stop buying soda bottles, other single-use plastics
The Biden administration Friday announced a commitment to phase out single-use plastics across the federal government, marking a significant step in tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis. As part of an expanded strategy to combat plastic pollution in
Elevated levels of antibiotic resistance genes should be considered a new factor of global change, ...
Human-caused global change is a complex phenomenon comprising many factors such as climate change, environmental contamination with chemicals, microplastics, light pollution, and invasive plants. One of the main tasks of global change biology is to investigate
Microplastics Levels in Lake Ontario Fish Higher Than Global Average: Study
The levels of microplastics found in fish around Toronto are higher than global averages, according to a recent study.
Coastal communities face greater risk of microplastics
A s the world's second-largest plastic polluter, Indonesia has topped the global per capita intake of microplastics that are found mostly in seafood, studies suggest, with fishermen and coastal communities being the most
Govt to set up inter-ministerial committee to tackle microplastics issue, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: An inter-ministerial committee will soon be formed to tackle the issue of microplastics in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story ...
'Pervasive environmental issue': Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish
TORONTO — Fillets from fish caught along Toronto's waterfront have up to 12 times more microplastics per serving than some common store-bought alternatives, newly published research suggests. While scientists are still trying to uncover whether microplastics
Microplastic “Hotspots” Identified in Long Island
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How this group plans to rebuild Maine’s fiber economy and soil
A small Maine volunteer group has big plans to rebuild a regional industry in a way they believe will also benefit the environment, particularly soil, and human health. To make it happen, the Maine Fibershed plans this year to found chapters in each county,
Microplastic pollution increases sea foam height and stability
Researchers examine the specific impacts of microplastics on the
Geophysics research finds microplastic pollution increases sea foam height and stability
From cloud formation to sea temperatures, sea foam plays many roles in the dynamic interactions that occur at the surface level of the world's oceans. In an article published this week in Physics of Fluids, researchers from ETH Z�rich and The Ocean Cleanup,
Common cleaning product releases trillions of microplastics each month, study warns
Actual amount could be much higher, researchers warn
A holistic approach to the plastic crisis
A POPULAR proverb says that "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." In this sense, we have taken many steps toward moving away from our plastic-filled legacy, from banning single-use plastics such as straws in some cities to encouraging the
Govt studying impact of microplastics, new pollutants on water quality, says Fadillah
PUTRAJAYA: The government is
‘Tackling micro-plastic pollution top priority’
Coordinator to the prime minister on climate change Romina Khursheed Alam seen in this image. — Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan.Website/File Islamabad:Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change
For Some Reason Nobody's Ever Tested for Heavy Metals in Tampons Before, and the Results ...
Tampons are one the world's most commonly used menstrual products, and according to a new study, they contain a number of toxic metals including arsenic and lead. As a UC Berkeley press release about the new study notes, the school's researchers were, to their
Microplastics: Big problem, but real solutions are coming to Akron | Editorial
Positive environmental news is undoubtedly hard to come by. But after an exemplary showing by public and private sectors alike, residents of Akron last week received a piece of good environmental news coming right from our backyards. The federal government
How environmental exposures affect your health
Question: I’m hearing more about the effects of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I’m worried about the future when I read about studies that show microplastics and chemicals accumulating in our
Some tampon products found to contain toxic metals in first-time study: 'Harmful ingredients'
A first-ever study about the presence of toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health . University of California, Berkeley Public Health released the results of this first-time research on July 3, revealing that tampons from several brands
Microplastics have made their way into penises. What can we do to avoid them?
Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies, including the brain, blood, organs, and even penises. What are the health risks, and how can we avoid them?Read the original article on Business Insider ...
4 things to know about microplastics and you
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‘Disturbingly’ high levels of fiberglass discovered in oysters and mussels, new study warns
BIvalves are packing more than just pearls. High levels of fiberglass have been found inside oysters and mussels for the first time, a new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials has revealed. 4 A new study found high levels of fiberglass have
Microplastics in Bloodstream Increase Stroke Risk 4.5-Fold: Study
The issue of microplastic pollution in the environment is gaining increasing societal attention. Research indicates that once
Chesapeake Bay receives C+, highest score in decades, at critical juncture for the cleanup effort
Hastings Tribune | 2024-07-09, 20:14
BALTIMORE — The Chesapeake Bay notched its best score in 20 years on the annual report card produced by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The bay received a C-plus for its ecological health, considering factors such as aquatic
Human health at risk due to sludge use on farmland, High Court told
Human health is being exposed to “unacceptable risks” by harmful substances spread over farmland, the High Court has heard. Campaign group Fighting Dirty is taking legal action against the Environment Agency (EA), claiming it unlawfully removed a
Curb ‘stupid plastics’ and stop industry BS: urgent actions to prevent a plastic crisis
Plastic is everywhere, including our bodies. This year, various researchers found microplastics in every sample of placental tissue they tested; in human arteries, where plastics correlate with increased risk of heart
