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04/22/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Brighteon Conversations: America’s water supply has been systematically poisoned long before COVID
The Health Ranger Mike Adams was appalled by people criticizing Dr. Bryan Ardis for bringing up the possibility that the water systems across the United States are contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “I found it a little bit surprising that some people were giving you some pushback on the […]
03/16/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
Studies find that exposure to “forever chemicals” INCREASES risk of catching COVID
Several studies have found that exposure to “forever chemicals” increases the risk of developing severe Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Studies have pointed to how these forever chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) weaken the immune system. In turn, people with weaker immune systems are more susceptible to developing a serious or potentially fatal COVID-19 infection. Researcher […]
03/04/2022
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By Ramon Tomey
COVID also caused pandemic of plastic waste such as FACE MASKS, Aussie environmental group says
An environmental group in Australia claimed that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic also caused a pandemic of plastic waste, foremost among them the surgical face masks. Sydney-based organization Clean Up Australia (CUA) put forward this claim in time for the launch of its citizen science project on March 6. The endeavor aims to measure the […]
02/24/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Over 14,000 “ghost flights” flew out of UK airports following suspension of a rule preventing such flights
More than 14,000 “ghost flights” have departed from airports in the United Kingdom, according to newly revealed official figures. A ghost flight is defined as an airline flight that sets out towards its destination either with no passengers at all or with less than 10 percent of its passenger capacity filled. Ghost flights have been […]
11/12/2021
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By Mary Villareal
COVID-related plastics pollute the world’s oceans, study reveals
A recent study published in the journal PNAS calculated for the first time how much waste in the form of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) ended up in the oceans since the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began in 2020. “The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastics that intensifies pressure on an already out-of-control […]
10/06/2021
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By Arsenio Toledo
UK hospital MELTS face masks to deal with coronavirus-related waste
A hospital in the United Kingdom is melting face masks as a way of dealing with significant amounts of medical waste due to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). It is estimated that the world uses up to 129 billion single-use face masks every month. Millions of these plastic face coverings end up in the trash. (Related: […]
09/13/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Face masks are adding to plastic pollution, and its effects are seen across Asia
As the world continues to grapple with the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, experts warn that another global concern may be looming with plastic pollution. A particular concern for them is personal protective equipment (PPE), given its recent ubiquity and the challenges it poses to recycling initiatives. In Asia, its impact on the environment is already […]
09/09/2021
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By Mary Villareal
UK wastewater plants allowed to dump untreated sewage due to shortage of chemicals
United Kingdom authorities waived the rules on the treatment of sewage due to the shortage of required chemicals. The government told wastewater plants that they may be able to discharge liquid waste that has not been fully treated due to the disruption caused by “supply chain failure” — or lack of truck drivers. Sewage is already […]
08/03/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Nearly 1.6 billion disposable face masks flooded oceans in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened marine plastic pollution. According to a report released early this year, 1.56 billion disposable face masks ended up in the world’s oceans in 2020, amounting to between 4,680 and 6,240 tonnes of plastic pollution. Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Teale Bondaroff, lead author of the report and […]
07/23/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Disposable no more: MIT team recommends reusable masks to save the environment while suffocating humans
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the threat of plastic pollution, as disposable face masks and other forms of personal protective equipment have become ubiquitous. In a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers have suggested cutting back on disposable face masks, recommending the use of reusable masks instead. In recent times, face masks and personal […]
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