Tag: plastic pollution
-
European Researchers Warn Global Plastic Pollution Nears a Tipping Point
A new study reveals that the plastic pollution crisis may be reaching a global tipping point. In the study, researchers show that if plastic emissions continue unabated, it may trigger irreversible effects. To avoid catastrophe, it requires sweeping reforms from global governments and lawmakers. Sadly, even the most pristine environments have become inundated with plastic.…
-
New Study Reveals US Generates Most Plastic Pollution Worldwide
A new report published in the journal Science Advances revealed that the US produces more plastic waste than any other nation. It also ranks as high as third among countries causing coastal plastic pollution when factoring in scrap plastic exports plus illegal dumping and littering. This new research contradicts previous assumptions that the US manages…
-
NEWS: Environmentalists Sound Alarm on Plastic Pollution Growth – When Is Enough Enough?
A new study by ecologists at the University of Toronto is out–and they are sounding the alarm! Plastic pollution is disrupting ecosystems, especially in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. The study published in September of 2020, and scientists note the following about the massive clean-up effort that will be required: “The cleanup alone would require…
-
Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Worms That Could Save The Planet
The plastic crisis we currently face affects everyone on the planet. No one has immunity from the harmful effects of plastic pollution, and unless we do something drastic, our planet and its inhabitants will continue to suffer. While some countries such as Costa Rica have banned single-use plastics,Β the world has a long way to go…
-
The World’s Biggest Ocean Cleanup Has Officially Started
We’re at a pivotal point in history right now. We have created so much waste in an attempt to make our lives better that the planet is choking in our excess. Billions of plastic particles litter the streets, oceans, and land, and we are now realizing how dire the situation is. Companies are trying to…