From Ocean to Table.. Scientists Transform Plastic Waste into Vinegar
Canadian scientists have developed a new technology to convert plastic waste into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, addressing the pressing environmental crisis of plastic pollution.
A chemical soup in every drop of water: science confirms that oceans have ceased to be natural
A new study reveals that nearly all oceans are contaminated with synthetic chemicals, indicating a loss of natural marine environments worldwide.
Ibama fines the Paraná Government R$ 2.5 million for ocean pollution with plastic bags used to prevent erosion at a beach during shows
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) fined the Paraná State Government R$ 2.5 million for ocean pollution caused by plastic bags used during concerts.
'Eco Folia': community efforts collect 953 kg of plastic from the sea and sand on Ubatuba beach
An environmental initiative called 'Eco Folia' successfully removed nearly a ton of plastic waste from the ocean and sand at Ubatuba beach during the Carnival holiday.
The island that should not exist – is creating its own threatening 'life'
Researchers have discovered another island formed by human activity, threatening the planet.
From fishing nets to furniture: how to transform ocean plastic into usable products
Environmentalists are tackling the hidden issue of abandoned fishing nets that create significant marine pollution, prompting innovative startups to recycle them into attractive consumer products.
Exhaust Gases in the Atmosphere: Where Has All the Lead Gone?
Researchers are investigating the distribution of lead in the atmosphere, tracing its historical presence from automotive emissions and other sources over the centuries, particularly noting its persistence in remote locations.