Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollutionScience
Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollution
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are investigating whether insects can offer a viable solution to the persistent problem of microplastic pollution. A…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleDivided plastic pollution negotiators call for more timeNews
Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleNo accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chairNews
No accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chair
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleCalls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falterNews
Calls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falter
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleFrom paradise to plastics pollution: Bali’s battle for marine plastics debrisNews
From paradise to plastics pollution: Bali’s battle for marine plastics debris
By Emenda Sembiring, Attar Hikmahtiar Ramadan, Elprida Agustina | Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) Bali is cleaning up its ocean of plastics. Bali has a…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleNations warn of ‘obstruction’ at plastic talksNews
Nations warn of ‘obstruction’ at plastic talks
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Dozens of countries warned Sunday that a handful of nations were obstructing efforts…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleEU committed to conclusion of global agreement on plastic as final negotiations startNews
EU committed to conclusion of global agreement on plastic as final negotiations start
It wants the new treaty to address the adverse impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and human health. The Commission is participating in the…
SourceNovember 25, 2024
Full article‘Existential challenge’: plastic pollution treaty talks beginNews
‘Existential challenge’: plastic pollution treaty talks begin
By Sara Hussein and Roland de Courson | AFP Busan, South Korea - A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution…
SourceNovember 25, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 21, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 21, 2024
Environmental impacts of plastics: Moving beyond the perspective on waste A UFZ team analyses the impacts of plastics on climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental…
SourceNovember 22, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 14, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 14, 2024
National and EU Policy critical to control emissions in Germany’s emerging hydrogen economy A new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability – Helmholtz Centre…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 14, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 7, 2024
Full articleMicroplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climateScience
Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate
Penn State researchers have revealed that microplastics may be influencing the way clouds form, with potential implications for weather patterns, climate models, and even aviation…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 7, 2024
Full articlePlastic chemical causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cellsNews
Plastic chemical causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cells
PLOS - A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full article$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material productionClimate
$79 billion annual climate costs linked to U.S. material production
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters has brought to light the significant climate-related costs associated with the production of nine common materials in…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 25, 2024
Full articleClimate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplasticsScience
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleCalifornia sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’News
California sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) - California began legal action Monday against oil giant ExxonMobil over a "decades-long campaign of deception" about plastics recycling that…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleIs your dental care hurting the Planet?News
Is your dental care hurting the Planet?
Orthodontic aligners have transformed dental care, offering a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. Yet, as millions of people worldwide opt for these clear…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleDanish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews
Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling
Researchers from Roskilde University are leading an ambitious project called CircleHealth, which aims to reduce the consumption of plastic and textiles in hospitals across three…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
Full articleGlobal plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burningScience
Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burning
A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unveiled the vast scale of uncollected waste and open burning of plastic as primary…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
Full articleAdvancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable productsScience
Advancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable products
Scientists at ETH Zurich have made significant strides in chemical recycling, a process poised to transform plastic waste management by producing high-quality products from discarded…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
Full articleCombined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant speciesScience
Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
By Alan Williams | University of Plymouth Two of the planet’s more pressing environmental stressors have the potential to alter the growth and reproductive output…
SourceAugust 2, 2024
Full articleNorway can lead the fight against plastic pollutionScience
Norway can lead the fight against plastic pollution
Norway's long, rugged coastline – more than 28,953 kilometers long, including the fjords – suffers from plastic pollution even though it is so remote. It's…
SourceJuly 5, 2024
Full articleGlobal warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds
In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024
Full articleA novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologiesNewsScience
A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologies
Marine plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our oceans and marine life, necessitating innovative solutions to address the growing crisis. In response to the…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2023
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