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.
Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover
Enzymes that rapidly break down plastic bags have been discovered in the saliva of wax worms, which are moth larvae that infest beehives.
More than 90% of identifiable trash in North Pacific Garbage Patch comes from just six countries
A team of researchers has found via sampling and testing that more than 90% of the identifiable trash swirling around in the North Pacific Garbage Patch comes from just six countries.
Plastic pollution: Birds all over the world are living in our rubbish
Birds from every continent except Antarctica have been photographed nesting or tangled in our rubbish.
Surfing scientists hunt microplastics off Spanish beaches
Mounted on paddle boards or kayaks with special trawling nets attached to them, scientists and volunteers crisscross the waters just off Barcelona’s beaches collecting unsightly algae mixed with tiny pieces of plastic.
Plastic sachets: As big brands cashed in, a waste crisis spiraled
Plastic sachets have allowed companies to tap millions of low-income customers in the developing world but also unleashed a global pollution crisis.
River trash traps chew at huge ocean plastics problem
The devices are fledgling attempts to dent an estimated 8.8 million tons (8 metric tons) of plastic that gets into the ocean every year.
Microplastics found in fresh snow on Antarctica
The icy continent at the southern tip of the world joins other remote reaches of the planet where researchers have documented the presence of these tiny pieces of polymer
Researchers discover ‘superworms’ capable of munching through plastic waste
The U.S. generates more than 45 million tons of plastic waste every year, and recycles less than 9% of that. A new discovery suggests these worms could help.
You Eat a Credit Card’s Worth of Plastic Every Week
What is our hidden consumption of microplastics doing to our health?
Microplastics found in human blood for first time
The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs
Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method for Recycling Industrial Plastics at Room Temperature in 20 Minutes
A new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature has been developed by a team of British researchers.
75% of people want single-use plastics banned, global survey finds
Three in four people worldwide want single-use plastics to be banned as soon as possible.
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.