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New research indicates there’s at least one strategy that works to curb an especially problematic and unnecessary form of ...
"Only volunteers have been trying to clean things up." Beachgoer shares disturbing photos of unbelievable discoveries along ...
Scientists have developed a new method to identify and map plastic waste in urban areas using satellite imagery, offering new ...
Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned American waste imports in 2018. California shipped ...
Tylenol could potentially be made greener and cheaper with the help of bacteria. Scientists were able to use a bacterial ...
Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal ...
Bengaluru South district alone has 167 such temples where the directive will be strictly implemented as Muzrai Department ...
An ongoing campaign in Dar es Salaam, led by the Forum on Climate Change (FORUMCC) in collaboration with various ...
Experts say the new material breaks down quickly in around two to three hours, depending on its thickness and size. Find out more here.
Plastic pollution is a growing problem in the Great Lakes. A 2024 report by the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Science Advisory Board said microplastics are "ubiquitous" in Great ...
Plastic pollution is a major issue in coastal cities such as Hong Kong. Credit: Stefan Irvine/LightRocket via Getty Images For a seabird, it can be tough to tell the difference between a squid ...
If you want to also take images published in this story you will need to confirm with the original source if you're licensed to use them. ... African leaders must treat plastic pollution as an urgent ...