Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?
Microplastics have been found in the ocean and the air, in our food and water. They have been found in a wide range of body tissues, including the heart, liver, kidneys and even testicles......»»
L.A. designer wants to shake up the leather seat business
Vicki von Holzhausen is offering automakers and Tier 1 interior suppliers a way to apply leather without harming a cow......»»
Soil and freshwater come under the spotlight in plastics-pollution fight
Growing awareness of microplastics in the ground and in freshwater highlights the need to tackle an environmental threat generally associated with oceans......»»
Washing fabrics by hand reduces microplastic release compared with machine washing
From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although many studies show microfibers are released during mac.....»»
Are we breathing airborne microplastics? Study finds higher concentrations indoors
People are likely exposed to thousands of airborne microplastics a year indoors, a Griffith-led study has found......»»
Seattle public schools sue social media companies for allegedly harming students" mental health
Seattle's public school system on Friday filed a lawsuit against several Big Tech companies alleging their platforms have a negative impact on students' mental health and claiming that has impeded the ability of its schools "to fulfill its educationa.....»»
Penalties, corruption and legislation are failing to deter harmful gas flaring in Nigeria, study shows
Legislation is failing to end gas flaring in Nigeria which is harming and environment and people's health, a new study warns......»»
Microplastics deposited on the seafloor have tripled in 20 years
The total amount of microplastics deposited on the bottom of oceans has tripled in the past two decades with a progression that corresponds to the type and volume of consumption of plastic products by society......»»
Can we ethically justify harming animals for research? There are several schools of thought
Neuralink, the biotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been accused of animal cruelty and is under federal investigation in the United States for potential animal welfare violations......»»
An Ethiopian professor was murdered by a mob. A lawsuit alleges Facebook fueled the violence
The son of an Ethiopian chemistry professor who was killed during unrest in the country last year has filed a lawsuit against Meta, Facebook's parent company, alleging that the social media platform is fueling viral hate and violence, harming people.....»»
Underground wildlife is slow to recover from soil damage, finds study of croplands and plantations
Intensively used land isn't just harmful to biodiversity we can see—it's also harming the wildlife living under the ground......»»
Microplastics in human tissue samples: International study warns against drawing premature conclusions
The distribution of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment, the potential of human exposure and particle uptake, and the absorption of these particles into tissues are topics that are being intensively researched worldwide......»»
Microplastics could make other pollutants more harmful
Microplastics—small plastic pieces less than five millimeters in length—are becoming a ubiquitous ecological contaminant. Studies suggest that on their own, these tiny bits are potentially harmful, and it's unclear what effect they could have on.....»»
Magnetic material mops up microplastics in water
Researchers at RMIT University have found an innovative way to rapidly remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets......»»
Silkworms Spin a Potential Microplastics Substitute
“Intentionally added microplastics” in pesticides and cosmetics could be made from silk instead.....»»
Tiny "Rover" Explores Cells without Harming Them
A miniature antenna can transmit data from inside cells without using damaging microwaves.....»»
These UV Devices Could Keep Indoor Air Free of Viruses
Devices using shorter UV light could keep indoor air free of viruses without harming human health.....»»
14 million people were hit with climate disasters in the South-West Pacific last year
Sea surface temperatures and ocean heat in parts of the South-West Pacific are increasing at more than three times the global average and harming vital ecosystems, while sea level rise poses an existential threat to low-lying islands and their people.....»»
Where humans live, microplastics end up in rivers, new research finds
A paper published in Environmental Pollution, authored by Saint Louis University (SLU) scientists, shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in Missouri......»»
Scientists find microplastics in Monterey Bay water, anchovies, and seabirds
A study of microplastic pollution in Monterey Bay has found widespread occurrence of microplastics in the seawater and in the digestive tracts of anchovies and common murres, diving seabirds that feed on anchovies......»»
Biodegradable microplastics in soils cause carbon dioxide emissions to rise
Biodegradable microplastic particles in soils can lead to an increased rise in CO2 emissions to the Earth's atmosphere. This is shown by an interdisciplinary study published in Applied Soil Ecology by the Collaborative Research Centre 1357 "Microplas.....»»