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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Greenpeace protesters close Forth Road Bridge after abseiling off the side

Environmental activists have caused the Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh to close, after abseiling off the side of it in order to block a tanker carrying fracked gas.
UK news
#environmental-policy
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#climate-change
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#wildlife-conservation
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Nearly 1,400 lbs. of trash picked up at Lake Tahoe after July 4th holiday, a decrease from last year

"Volunteers collected data on what's found during clean-ups, which contributes to preventing litter at its source by supporting bans on single-use plastics."
Environment
#marine-life
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

On a remote Australian island, the birds are so full of plastic they crunch

Seabirds on Lord Howe Island are ingesting alarming amounts of plastic, posing dire risks to wildlife and marine health.
fromColossal
1 month ago
Photography

Ryo Minemizu Illuminates the Incredible Diversity of Plankton Off the Coast of Japan

OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

On a remote Australian island, the birds are so full of plastic they crunch

Seabirds on Lord Howe Island are ingesting alarming amounts of plastic, posing dire risks to wildlife and marine health.
fromColossal
1 month ago
Photography

Ryo Minemizu Illuminates the Incredible Diversity of Plankton Off the Coast of Japan

more#marine-life
#sustainability
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months ago

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Your lab pollutes: here's how to stop it

The reliance on single-use plastics in laboratories undermines conservation efforts, necessitating sustainable practices.
Quantifying plastic waste in scientific research is essential for aligning lab practices with environmental values.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.
Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.
Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
Alternative transportation
fromuxdesign.cc
1 month ago

The burden of sustainability

Most sustainability responsibility lies with individuals, not corporations.
Corporate sustainability initiatives are ineffective without individual involvement.
Single-use plastics heavily burden the environment and economy.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months ago

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Your lab pollutes: here's how to stop it

The reliance on single-use plastics in laboratories undermines conservation efforts, necessitating sustainable practices.
Quantifying plastic waste in scientific research is essential for aligning lab practices with environmental values.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.
Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.
Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
Alternative transportation
fromuxdesign.cc
1 month ago

The burden of sustainability

Most sustainability responsibility lies with individuals, not corporations.
Corporate sustainability initiatives are ineffective without individual involvement.
Single-use plastics heavily burden the environment and economy.
more#sustainability
#environmental-awareness
fromColossal
4 months ago
Fashion & style

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront | CBC News

fromColossal
4 months ago
Fashion & style

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront | CBC News

more#environmental-awareness
#microplastics
Science
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected.

Home microplastics blood testing reveals the widespread presence of tiny plastic particles in the human body.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
Science
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected.

Home microplastics blood testing reveals the widespread presence of tiny plastic particles in the human body.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
more#microplastics
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Recycled Materials Draw Attention to Ocean Plastics in Ana Brecevic's Assemblages

The climate crisis significantly impacts ocean ecosystems, especially coral reefs affected by pollution and rising temperatures.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

You Can Help Plastic Pollution in U.S. National Parks With This App-What to Know

The 5 Gyres Institute's initiative empowers visitors to national parks to document trash, contributing to efforts aimed at reducing waste.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

These diapers use plastic-eating fungi to biodegrade

Hiro has developed an innovative biodegradable diaper solution using plastic-eating fungi to address the environmental impact of traditional diapers.
#environmental-issues
Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
more#environmental-issues
#environmental-responsibility
NYC startup
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Silly Nice Reclaims 694 Pounds of Ocean-Bound Plastic in 2024, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cannabis Packaging | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice demonstrates that premium cannabis and sustainability can coexist by implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions.
NYC startup
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Silly Nice Reclaims 694 Pounds of Ocean-Bound Plastic in 2024, Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Cannabis Packaging | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice demonstrates that premium cannabis and sustainability can coexist by implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions.
more#environmental-responsibility
#environmental-impact
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer's, study shows

Plastic pollution is causing brain damage in seabird chicks, comparable to Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its severe impact on marine wildlife.
Science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: PubMed blackout stokes fears about database's future

A bird's nest in Amsterdam shows a 30-year accumulation of plastic waste, highlighting the environmental impact of human refuse on wildlife.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer's, study shows

Plastic pollution is causing brain damage in seabird chicks, comparable to Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its severe impact on marine wildlife.
Science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: PubMed blackout stokes fears about database's future

A bird's nest in Amsterdam shows a 30-year accumulation of plastic waste, highlighting the environmental impact of human refuse on wildlife.
more#environmental-impact
Remote teams
fromNature
4 months ago

PhD scientists who forged a career off the beaten track

Marine ecologist Jennifer Lavers thrives in an isolated environment, combining her research on plastic pollution with close community ties and the natural beauty of the Archipelago.
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