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How one plastic bag turns into millions of microplastics: Shocking new research on ocean pollution

Discover the latest findings from the International Marine Litter Research Unit as experts investigate how plastic waste ...
Noozhawk

Study in Science Maps Out Plan to Eliminate Plastic Pollution by 2050

UC Santa Barbara researchers and their colleagues estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a study published in the journal Science, these same ...
Newsweek

As Plastic Treaty Talks Near, Study Shows How to Cut Waste Clogging Oceans

A study published today in the weekly journal Science projects that at present rates the world's plastic waste will nearly double by 2050, imperiling waterways and seas already under threat. But ...
ZME Science

Researchers use sunlight to turn plastic waste into vinegar

Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain.
EurekAlert!

Frontiers in Science Deep Dive series: Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

Increased toxicity from plastic pollution in a warmer climate is highly likely to be affecting whole ecosystems, with potentially disproportionate impacts on apex predators such as orcas. Join the ...
University of California

Yes, we can eliminate plastic pollution (by 2050)

UC Santa Barbara researchers and their colleagues estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a study published in the journal Science, these same ...
TravelPulse

Monty Halls and HX Foundation Launch Citizen Science Project to Combat Marine Pollution

WHY IT RATES: Monty Halls and the HX Foundation join forces to launch a groundbreaking citizen science initiative to tackle marine pollution. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor A ...
National Catholic Reporter

Resolve remains for global plastic pollution treaty after talks fall short

Days after talks on a new international treaty to curb plastic pollution collapsed, Sr. Patty Johnson was nonetheless feeling hopeful. Johnson was in Busan, South Korea, with three fellow Sisters of ...
Forbes

Plastic Pollution Is Reaching Sharks Before They Hatch

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Every egg case examined contained plastic particles, raising urgent questions about how ...
NBC Bay Area

Plastic pollution causing a sea of trouble

Leaders from around the world have gathered in Busan, South Korea this week in hopes of finally striking a global treaty to reduce the world’s growing level of plastic pollution. Negotiations began ...
news.ucsb.edu

A new study in Science maps out a comprehensive plan to eliminate plastic pollution by 2050

UC Santa Barbara researchers and their colleagues estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a study published in the journal Science, these same ...