Global health burdens associated with plastic systems could double by 2040 without immediate and coordinated action.
The Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper will present An Evening with Captain Charles Moore, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.
Ultimately, the answer is that researchers don’t know yet what the deal with microplastics is. But in science, that’s OK.
A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.
Five things to consider when it comes to reusing or replacing food storage containers. Experts share their best tips.
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A scientist who analyzed the levels of plastics in bottled water recommended “drinking it straight out of the tap” instead.
Life sciences generate substantial plastic waste and face ethical scrutiny over animal testing, necessitating sustainable ...
"Our results indicate that [the presence of micro- and nanoplastics] is a previously underestimated factor in the development and intensification of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases," Kenner added.
New insight into the behaviour of atmospheric plastics could be beneficial for investigating their effects on climate, ecosystems and human health ...
A new study found that "microbubbles" are eroding plastic in the water, contributing to a higher release of microplastics.
Over the past years there have appeared in the media increasingly more alarming reports about micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) ...