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Microplastics are everywhere, and we're only starting to discover the problems they cause.
There’s still a long way to go, but it’s a first step in the nation of almost 1.4 billion people
At no time in human history have humans lived so long, prosperously, and relatively peacefully. But that doesn’t mean that modern life is all rosy. Our modern lifestyles are largely made possible by burning copious amounts of fossil fuels to power our industries and gadgets. And that comes at a cost: pollution. There are many […]
Back in 2012, beekeepers were shocked to see deep blue honey coming from the hives. Turns out, a nearby factory was to blame.
We might have unknowingly been dumping huge quantities of microplastics on our croplands.
Things like cultured meat or milk, insects, and microbial protein could make our food much more sustainable.
We're still just learning the impact of plastics on the environment.
Whether this is a viable long-term solution remains to be seen.
Every time you machine dry your clothes, you are actually risking our planet's health.
Man-made plastic has become so ubiquitous, it's now flowing through our blood.
The new study also suggests how progress could be done: by introducing sustainable means of cooking and changing habits.
They could guide the design of sustainable tech for the removal of pollutants
Where you grow up matters, especially if the air is polluted
With their help, soils polluted with microplastics could be remediated.
Another reason, if they needed one, for countries to tackle air pollution
Despite progress, important disparities still remain.
The link between air pollution and dementia thickens.
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This study says plastic pollution in the air is way worse than we imagined.
The findings point to "significant and concerning" pollution of the country's waters.
Washing machines aren't the only problem, and neither are microplastics.
Plastics are all over, especially in protected areas.
We have to talk more about air pollution.
Not all conferences should be stopped. But cutting down on needless travel is something we should all consider.
Protecting the environment is easiest when it makes economic sense.
A good place to start.
Human development has an immense effect on sediment and pollution levels in mountain streams.
We've put so much plastic pollution out there that bacteria are trying to eat it.
It's the first study of this kind, documenting the effects of microplastics on human health
Not the first and surely not the last time
Our junk is creating new, potentially dangerous ecosystems in the ocean.
A horrifying view of 300 illegal rafts mining the Madeira River.
There are some concerns regarding the use of this tech near marine life, but the concept works.
Why not turn a problem into an asset?
Poland, Germany, Italy, France and Spain are the most affected.
Tap water may be doing us a big service.
It's big enough to know something is happening. But we're still unsure exactly what.
An unusual trial is showing how we can cleanup the plastic from our oceans.
It’s part of a wider effort to reduce the state’s emissions.
It could save and improve lives.
It already covers 13 square miles and could expand further .
Watch out for the "dirty dozen".
It’s all part of the same problem, really.
We just can't allow this to keep happening.
These common refrigerants, ironically, heat the climate up quite a lot.
I'm always down for more food and less exhaust.
Air pollution kills more people than car collisions, smoking, or AIDS.
Hopefully, everyone will be banding together and doing their utmost best to tackle this spill.
Next, it's time for the EV's to roll out
Purple is the new black.
