Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Scientists finally find a way to recycle plastic indefinitely
Most plastic products can’t be recycled back into their original form. It’s time to change that.
Bit by bit microplastics from tyres are polluting our waterways
In urban stormwater, particles from tyre wear were the most prevalent microplastic a new Griffith-led study has found.
The 3 Worst Ways Plastic Threatens People and Planet
Our plastic crisis endangers our environment, our climate, and our health. But we won’t stop it just by changing our habits.
Pollution Solution: New Device Can Capture 99.9% of Microplastics in Water Using Wood Dust
UBC’s BioProducts Institute develops a plant-based filter, “bioCap,” that can capture nearly 99.9% of microplastic particles in water, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to microplastic pollution.
“Ubiquitous” – Scientists Discover That the Oceans Release Microplastics Into the Atmosphere
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics.
Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic
Imagine using insects to extract chemicals for creating biodegradable plastics, which later can be decomposed by those very bugs. This idea is not as far-fetched as it sounds.
Scientists Discover Alarming New Effect of Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: ‘[Things are] Rapidly Changing’
Plastic trash is acting like a life raft.
Plastic litter in oceans overestimated but could persist longer than expected, study suggests
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday.
Water-soluble circuit boards could cut carbon footprints by 60 percent
Infineon Technologies is trialing the printed circuit boards in demo units ahead of a potential wider rollout.
Microplastic pollution: some lakes are worse impacted than oceans
Researchers surprised by extent of pollution
Microplastics: Australian lake among world’s most polluted in landmark study
Researchers measured amount of tiny plastic particles in 38 freshwater lakes around globe including Brisbane’s Forest Lake
New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard
We use plastics in almost every aspect of our lives. These materials are cheap to make and incredibly stable.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.