Since 2005, the level of concentration has reached an approximate current level of more than 2 million tons. The concentration of plastic …
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Scientists warn that plastic and chemical pollution has exceeded the planetary limits
Scientists warned that production must be limited urgently, as there are 350,000 synthetic products invented by humanity in the atmosphere or in …
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This is the greatest danger to young turtles in the open sea
WORLD, (August 02, 2021).- Ingesting plastics poses a risk to young sea turtles, which have evolved to thrive in the open ocean, …
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China biodegradable plastics ‘failing to solve pollution crisis’
A massive increase in biodegradable plastic production in China is outpacing the country’s ability to degrade the materials, according to a new …
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Microplastics in the Atlantic could weigh up to 21 million tonnes
A new study has found that up to 21 million tonnes of microplastics are currently floating in the Atlantic Ocean alone. The …
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Because the scientists who discovered this new species are concerned with the global plastic’s crisis, and the state of marine ecosystems, in …
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico City’s new ban on plastic bags has inspired visions of a journey back in time even as …
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Fines of up to $170,000 pesos for selling or giving plastic bags starting in January
The effects of climate change, demand actions to stop or counteract our current crisis, and plastic bags are a big issue. According …
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Local photographer shows us the destructive path of contamination
CELESTUN(Times Media Mexico)—The problem with pollution in Yucatan is a problem that affects people and wildlife , and that was something that …
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NGOs, private initiative and civil society unite and join forces to create a change in Holbox
It is estimated that 8 million metric tons of plastic waste end up in our oceans every year. Ocean currents have formed …