Microplastics Found in Antarctic Snow: Study Reveals Widespread Contamination
A new study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) found microplastics in Antarctic snow near research camps, with concentrations up to 3,099 particles per liter, suggesting previous studies underestimated the problem due to less sensitive detection methods. The microplastics, mostly smaller than 50 ...
Microplastics Found in Antarctic Snow: Study Reveals Widespread Contamination
A new study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) found microplastics in Antarctic snow near research camps, with concentrations up to 3,099 particles per liter, suggesting previous studies underestimated the problem due to less sensitive detection methods. The microplastics, mostly smaller than 50 ...
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Microplastics Accumulate in Human Brains: A Growing Concern
A study of 52 human cadavers (2016-2024) found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate more in human brains than in livers or kidneys; concentrations increased over time and were higher in individuals with dementia.
Microplastics Accumulate in Human Brains: A Growing Concern
A study of 52 human cadavers (2016-2024) found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate more in human brains than in livers or kidneys; concentrations increased over time and were higher in individuals with dementia.
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400 New BSL Terms Enhance Climate Change Accessibility for Deaf Communities
The University of Edinburgh created 400 new British Sign Language (BSL) terms for environmental science, including signs for "greenhouse gases" and "carbon emissions," enhancing climate change communication accessibility for deaf people.
400 New BSL Terms Enhance Climate Change Accessibility for Deaf Communities
The University of Edinburgh created 400 new British Sign Language (BSL) terms for environmental science, including signs for "greenhouse gases" and "carbon emissions," enhancing climate change communication accessibility for deaf people.
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Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics from Water
A team of scientists from Wuhan University created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water, offering a promising solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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Increased Microplastic Levels Found in Human Brains
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in micro- and nanoplastic levels in human brains and livers between 2016 and 2024, with polyethylene being the most prevalent type, prompting concerns about health impacts.
Increased Microplastic Levels Found in Human Brains
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in micro- and nanoplastic levels in human brains and livers between 2016 and 2024, with polyethylene being the most prevalent type, prompting concerns about health impacts.
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Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
Athens Air Quality Shows Significant Improvement, But Challenges Remain
Athens' air quality, once among Europe's worst, has improved significantly over the last 20 years due to policy changes, infrastructure developments, and economic factors, but challenges from ozone, particulate matter, and traffic remain.
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Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics
Chinese scientists created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
Biodegradable Sponge Shows Promise in Removing Microplastics
Chinese scientists created a biodegradable sponge from squid bones and cotton that removed up to 99.9% of microplastics in lab tests, offering a potential solution to the escalating global microplastic pollution crisis.
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Curbing Plastic Production Crucial to Tackle Pollution
A new analysis reveals the urgent need to reduce global plastic production to tackle plastic pollution, proposing solutions that could be implemented through a new UN treaty.
Curbing Plastic Production Crucial to Tackle Pollution
A new analysis reveals the urgent need to reduce global plastic production to tackle plastic pollution, proposing solutions that could be implemented through a new UN treaty.
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