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05/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Australians are ingesting microplastics at home – study
Australians are ingesting significantly large numbers of small pieces of plastic, called microplastics, inside their homes, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Pollution. The study, conducted by researchers from Macquarie University in Sydney, showed that between 22 and 6,169 microplastic fibers were deposited as dust indoors per square meter every day. This study is […]
05/17/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Pesticides are harming vital soil organisms, experts warn
Agricultural pesticides pose a grave threat to organisms that play an important role in maintaining soil health. These are the findings of a study published Tuesday, May 4, in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland in cooperation with two environmental organizations, the Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of […]
05/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Deadly tropical cyclone creates new island and lake in Indonesia
In the wake of a deadly tropical cyclone, Indonesians have found a new island and a new lake. Tropical cyclone Seroja brought heavy rains and flash floods to Indonesia and Timor-Leste early this month, killing over 100 people, leaving dozens still missing and rendering thousands homeless. In the wake of the storm, Indonesians found what seemed to be a new island […]
05/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
80 Groups blast US for interfering with Mexico’s bans on glyphosate and GM corn
Mexico plans to ban genetically modified (GM) corn and glyphosate by January 2024. And agrochemical giants operating in the United States where Mexico gets over a quarter of its corn are not happy about it. Emails revealed companies like Bayer AG, along with U.S. officials, are pressuring Mexico to drop the ban. In a letter sent Thursday, April 29, […]
05/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
REPORT: Amazon’s warehouse boom creates health hazards in Southern California communities
Amazon, the world’s biggest online retailer, expanded its warehouses in Southern California last year due to the demand for online shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic. But a new report raised concerns regarding the impact of pollution from those warehouses on low-income communities of color in the region. The report, prepared by nonprofit group People’s Collective for Environmental […]
05/07/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Single-use face masks are a ticking time bomb of global pollution, experts warn
Single-use face masks are a ticking plastic bomb for the environment, according to a commentary published in Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering. Zhiyong Ren, a professor of civil and environmental engineering from Princeton University, and Elvis Xu, an environmental scientist from the University of Southern Denmark, authored the commentary. Based on recent studies, the authors estimated […]
05/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Australia to phase out single-use plastics by 2025
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison launched its first National Plastics Plan last month in an attempt to curb the country’s mounting plastic pollution crisis. The plan involves banning “single-use plastics” over the next four years. On Thursday, April 16, the country’s environmental ministers met to confirm that the ban covers eight kinds of “problematic and unnecessary” plastic waste: lightweight […]
05/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Americans are most worried about water pollution, survey reveals
Of the six environmental issues facing the United States today, a majority of Americans are most worried about those that impact water quality, according to an annual environmental survey. An American analytics and advisory company, Gallup’s survey found that 56 percent of Americans are very worried about pollutants in drinking water, while 53 percent worry about water […]
05/03/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Vehicle use of roadways linked to majority of microplastics in the air
Not many studies have been conducted on microplastics, microscopic pieces of plastic debris floating in the air. But a new study has shown that 84 percent of microplastics floating in the air in the western United States come from roads and road use. Published Monday, April 12, in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the […]
05/02/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists turn single-use plastics into jet fuel
Single-use plastics like plastic bags and plastic bottles could provide airplanes with the fuel they need to fly. In a recent breakthrough, a team of researchers from the University of Delaware found a way to break down single-use plastic waste into smaller carbon molecules, which can be used for jet fuel and diesel. Using an energy-efficient […]
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