The Baltic Sea โ between plastic and drugs: the diagnosis is not deadly, but monitoring is necessary
The article discusses pollution in the Baltic Sea, focusing on the necessity of continuous monitoring and the challenges of measuring invisible pollutants at microscopic levels.
The elderly man in the boat kept picking up plastic... the video has shown people their reflection!
A viral video from Kerala shows an elderly man collecting plastic bottles and waste from the beautiful Alappuzha backwaters, highlighting the need for civic sense among tourists.
DEI: 1,700 students from 6 islands in the educational program "My Plastic and I"
1,700 students and 135 teachers concluded the educational program "My Plastic and I" focusing on plastic pollution in the Dodecanese and northeastern Aegean, supported by DEI.
DEH: 1,700 students from 6 islands in the educational program 'My Plastic and I'
An educational program titled 'My Plastic and I' involved 1,700 students and 135 teachers across six islands in Greece, focusing on raising awareness about plastic pollution.
Organism the size of a grain of rice exposes the planet's crisis: plastic in the intestines of the 'toughest' ice insect
An international research team has found microplastic particles in the intestines of Belgica antarctica, the smallest insect inhabiting Antarctica, highlighting environmental pollution even in remote natural areas.
'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.
A urine test for plastic chemicals set this 25-year-old on a mission to find solutions for pollution
A 25-year-old tests his urine for plastic chemicals and advocates for increased awareness and governmental action against plastic pollution in Australia.
Oil that Hit the Northeast in 2019 Reached Florida in Plastic Waste
Researchers discovered that oil that impacted the beaches of Northeast Brazil in 2019 traveled all the way to Florida carried by plastic waste.
Lost shipping containers: Onions, plastic pellets and phones wash ashore
Shipping containers lost at sea are washing ashore in Europe, bringing with them various items including onions and plastic pellets.
The island that should not exist โ 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.
Chilean elected to lead negotiations for treaty to end plastic pollution
A Chilean diplomat, Julio Cordano, has been elected to lead global negotiations for a treaty to combat plastic pollution following previous failures in securing an agreement.
Cรดte d'Ivoire: the Zion Kingdom Festival highlights the 'Stop Plastic' initiative
The Zion Kingdom Festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, emphasizes environmental protection with its 'Stop Plastic' initiative, focusing on waste collection and awareness.
Europe approves chemical recycling, but global debate exposes environmental limits of plastic
The European Union has approved chemical recycling as a method to increase the amount of recycled plastic in bottles, amid ongoing debates about its environmental impact and energy consumption.
Thessaloniki: Sad images of plastics, reeds, and foam in the Thermaic Gulf
The Thermaic Gulf in Thessaloniki is currently suffering from visible pollution, with plastics, reeds, and foam floating in the water, prompting concern from both residents and visitors.
Microplastics: "The champagne corks have probably popped at the plastic lobbyists"
The article discusses the pervasive presence of microplastics in various environments and human bodies, highlighting their alarming discovery in crucial biological systems.
We Have a Plastic Spoon in Our Head. Microplastics Threaten Us More Than We Thought
Recent research has revealed that microplastics, previously known for polluting waterways, are now found to pose a serious health threat as they infiltrate human bodies, including the brain.
Pollution: the ban on disposable cups containing plastic postponed by four years
The French government has postponed the ban on disposable plastic cups until 2030, citing technical feasibility issues as justification.
The bag that saved forests and drowned oceans
The article discusses the unexpected journey of Sten Thulin, who transformed from an accidental ecological hero into a villain in the fight against plastic pollution.