A recent study highlights the hidden health risks associated with living near the ocean, specifically an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases linked to microplastic pollution. Experts urge ...

More research is needed to understand how people in coastal communities are exposed to microplastics and to determine how much exposure is harmful to their health.

A massive ocean survey finds plastic in every layer of the North Atlantic, revealing how deeply it has invaded marine ecosystems.

medium pollution (0.005–1 pieces/m³): up to 1 small plastic particle per 200 bathtubs of ocean water; ...

Plastic pollution refers to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, on land, in water bodies, and even in the air. Plastics are synthetic materials that do not biodegrade easily, and ...

Furthermore, to fully grasp the impact of plastic pollution in a multiple stressor context, it is crucial to simultaneous acquire information on plastic pollution and other stressors. In the marine ...

Lastly, the plastic physical outlook revealed that old weathered plastic particle, OWPP (51.1%) was dominant with large plastic mass loss experienced more during the rainy season. 0.011 g weight ...

Lastly, the plastic physical outlook revealed that old weathered plastic particle, OWPP (51.1%) was dominant with large plastic mass loss experienced more during the rainy season. 0.011 g weight ...

Plastic pollution often brings to mind landfills, oceans, and overflowing garbage dumps. Few people think about their home appliances. Yet, inside many modern kitchens, ordinary plastic containers ...

That’s compared to 25.6 million tons in 2000 and 6.8 million tons in 1980. Experts say current levels of plastic pollution are expected to double by 2060.

The new partnership was signed in Munich Health impacts of particle pollution Tiny plastic particles which accumulate in water, air and the food chain are gaining access into the human body via the ...