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The Most Disturbing Places We've Found Microplastics So Far

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 07:00

Scientists first found microplastics, those tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, on British beaches in 2004. In the 20 years since, the world has watched on in horror as microplastics began turning up in virtually every nook and cranny on the planet.

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2 teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 19:33

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Victoria Ou and Justin Huang stand on stage in blue suits holding their award — Victoria Ou (right) and Justin Huang (middle) won first place in their category and also snagged one of the top $50,000 prizes for their invention.
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Scientists Find Microplastics in Human and Dog Testicles

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 15:14

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It seems that nobody—and no body part—is safe from microplastics. In a recent study, researchers found traces of plastic in the testicles of both dogs and humans. The potential health impacts of this discovery are not yet clear, but the team suggests it may help explain why men’s sperm counts have declined over time.

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Detergent Pods Are Just the Start of Clothing’s Microplastic Pollution Problem

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 09:25

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Billions of Plastic Bags Avoided Since New Bans, Report Finds

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:20

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Bottled Water Contains 100 Times More Plastic Particles Than Previously Thought

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 09:59

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4 scientists said they're cutting back on bottled water after measuring the number of microplastics inside

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 18:06

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Tourists fill plastic bottles with water from a public fountain at the Sforzesco Castle, in Milan, Italy. — Scientists discovered hundreds of thousands of mico- and nanoplastics inside popular water bottle brands.
AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File

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NY wants to force Pepsi, Frito-Lay to clean up discarded plastic bottles and food wrappers, alleging that 'irresponsible packaging' is polluting river

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 15:57

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Pepsi bottles are displayed for sale in a Rite-Aid in Los Angeles — PepsiCo is the single largest contributor to plastic waste contaminating the Buffalo River, a lawsuit alleges.
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Microplastics Could Be Affecting the Weather, Too

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 08:00

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New research this week is the latest to show that microplastics have polluted just about everywhere on Earth. Scientists discovered plastic particles in cloud samples collected from atop a mountain in Eastern China.

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Democrats Release ‘Most Comprehensive Plan Ever’ to Address Plastics Problem

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:53

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