'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don't work'
"It's a ridiculous situation. We're going back to plastic straws," Trump said as he signed an executive order to reverse ...
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Scientists discover how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs
Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.
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How Are Microplastics Affecting Climate Change?
The presence of microplastics in marine environments disrupts carbon cycles and contributes to climate change, affecting ecosystems and greenhouse gas dynamics.
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You're Probably Eating a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic Each Week. Here's How to Minimize Exposure
Research shows people may be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic weekly. Try these easy swaps in your kitchen to ...
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Everything I Would Eat With The Spoon Inside My Brain
Every month, it seems, a new paper comes out declaring that microplastics have invaded another realm of our body: They’re in ...
Trump Lifts Plastic Ban In The US, Says 'Won't Affect The Sharks': Well, Here's How It Will Affect Not Only Sharks But All Of The Marine Life
US President Donald Trump has once again brought plastic straws into the spotlight. In a move that dismisses environmental ...
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Report finds high levels of plastic chemicals in dining hall food
A December report by PlasticList found that Stanford beans, chicken, rice, and cauliflower contain above-average amounts of ...
Can we really avoid microplastics? What you need to know
Scientists say microplastics are unavoidable, but can we limit our exposure to these potentially harmful plastic particles?