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EU Tightens Rules on Plastic Pellets to Curb Microplastic Pollution
The European Union has implemented a new regulation to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, requiring certifications for companies handling over 1,500 tonnes annually and self-declarations for smaller firms; non-EU operators must also comply, aiming for a 74% reduction in pellet losse...
EU Tightens Rules on Plastic Pellets to Curb Microplastic Pollution
The European Union has implemented a new regulation to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, requiring certifications for companies handling over 1,500 tonnes annually and self-declarations for smaller firms; non-EU operators must also comply, aiming for a 74% reduction in pellet losse...
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32% Bias Score
EU Approves Law to Curb Plastic Pellet Pollution
The EU is implementing a new law to prevent plastic pellet spillage during transport, spurred by a major pollution incident in Galicia; the law will regulate all supply chain sectors, including maritime, mandating risk management plans and inspections.
EU Approves Law to Curb Plastic Pellet Pollution
The EU is implementing a new law to prevent plastic pellet spillage during transport, spurred by a major pollution incident in Galicia; the law will regulate all supply chain sectors, including maritime, mandating risk management plans and inspections.
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20% Bias Score
Microplastics in Food: Sources, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
Numerous seemingly healthy foods, including carrots, apples, and plant-based nuggets, contain high levels of microplastics due to environmental contamination and processing; reducing consumption of these items and opting for less-processed alternatives can help mitigate exposure.
Microplastics in Food: Sources, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
Numerous seemingly healthy foods, including carrots, apples, and plant-based nuggets, contain high levels of microplastics due to environmental contamination and processing; reducing consumption of these items and opting for less-processed alternatives can help mitigate exposure.
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48% Bias Score
Coca-Cola Projected to Contribute 602,000 Metric Tons of Plastic Waste to Oceans by 2030
By 2030, Coca-Cola products are projected to contribute 602,000 metric tons of plastic waste annually to oceans, equivalent to filling the stomachs of 18 million whales, according to Oceana's analysis of Coca-Cola's packaging data and sales forecasts, highlighting the company's significant impact on...
Coca-Cola Projected to Contribute 602,000 Metric Tons of Plastic Waste to Oceans by 2030
By 2030, Coca-Cola products are projected to contribute 602,000 metric tons of plastic waste annually to oceans, equivalent to filling the stomachs of 18 million whales, according to Oceana's analysis of Coca-Cola's packaging data and sales forecasts, highlighting the company's significant impact on...
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48% Bias Score
Plastic Pellets Pollute English Coast After North Sea Collision
Plastic pellets, 1-5 millimeters in size, have polluted the eastern English coast after a North Sea collision between the container ship Solong and oil tanker Stena-Immaculate on March 10th, prompting cleanup efforts and raising concerns about wildlife.
Plastic Pellets Pollute English Coast After North Sea Collision
Plastic pellets, 1-5 millimeters in size, have polluted the eastern English coast after a North Sea collision between the container ship Solong and oil tanker Stena-Immaculate on March 10th, prompting cleanup efforts and raising concerns about wildlife.
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36% Bias Score
Microplastics Reduce Crop Yields by 12%, Exacerbating Food Security Concerns
New research indicates microplastics reduce crop photosynthesis by approximately 12%, significantly impacting global food security; this, coupled with the failure of a UN treaty on plastic pollution, raises serious concerns.
Microplastics Reduce Crop Yields by 12%, Exacerbating Food Security Concerns
New research indicates microplastics reduce crop photosynthesis by approximately 12%, significantly impacting global food security; this, coupled with the failure of a UN treaty on plastic pollution, raises serious concerns.
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40% Bias Score
DEHP Exposure Linked to 356,000 Heart Disease Deaths in 2018
A study in Lancet eBioMedicine linked daily exposure to the phthalate DEHP, found in plastics, to over 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018 among those aged 55-64, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
DEHP Exposure Linked to 356,000 Heart Disease Deaths in 2018
A study in Lancet eBioMedicine linked daily exposure to the phthalate DEHP, found in plastics, to over 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018 among those aged 55-64, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
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36% Bias Score
Microplastics in Food: Widespread Contamination and Growing Health Concerns
Studies reveal that microplastics are leaching into our food and drinks from common sources, accumulating in human bodies and raising concerns about cardiovascular mortality, hormone-sensitive cancers, and other health risks.
Microplastics in Food: Widespread Contamination and Growing Health Concerns
Studies reveal that microplastics are leaching into our food and drinks from common sources, accumulating in human bodies and raising concerns about cardiovascular mortality, hormone-sensitive cancers, and other health risks.
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32% Bias Score
Coca-Cola Projected to Contribute 602,000 Metric Tons of Plastic to Ocean Pollution by 2030
By 2030, Coca-Cola's plastic waste will contribute an estimated 602,000 metric tons to ocean pollution annually, according to Oceana, due to projected sales growth and reliance on single-use packaging; the company dropped its 25% reusable packaging goal.
Coca-Cola Projected to Contribute 602,000 Metric Tons of Plastic to Ocean Pollution by 2030
By 2030, Coca-Cola's plastic waste will contribute an estimated 602,000 metric tons to ocean pollution annually, according to Oceana, due to projected sales growth and reliance on single-use packaging; the company dropped its 25% reusable packaging goal.
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44% Bias Score
Microplastics Found in Lungs of All Birds Studied
A study analyzing the lungs of 51 bird species at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport found microplastics in every bird, averaging 416 particles per gram of lung tissue, with higher levels in terrestrial and larger birds, highlighting the pervasiveness of airborne microplastic pollution.
Microplastics Found in Lungs of All Birds Studied
A study analyzing the lungs of 51 bird species at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport found microplastics in every bird, averaging 416 particles per gram of lung tissue, with higher levels in terrestrial and larger birds, highlighting the pervasiveness of airborne microplastic pollution.
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12% Bias Score
North Sea Ship Collision Spills Plastic Pellets, One Dead
A collision between a container ship and a US military fuel tanker in the North Sea on March 10th spilled thousands of plastic nurdles, causing one death, environmental concerns, and a large-scale cleanup operation.
North Sea Ship Collision Spills Plastic Pellets, One Dead
A collision between a container ship and a US military fuel tanker in the North Sea on March 10th spilled thousands of plastic nurdles, causing one death, environmental concerns, and a large-scale cleanup operation.
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20% Bias Score
Plastic Ingestion Causes Unseen Harm in Baby Seabirds
A study in Science Advances reveals that baby seabirds on Lord Howe Island, even with seemingly small amounts of ingested plastic, exhibit liver and kidney dysfunction, stomach lining damage, and neurodegeneration, as discovered through blood analysis of 31 sable shearwater chicks.
Plastic Ingestion Causes Unseen Harm in Baby Seabirds
A study in Science Advances reveals that baby seabirds on Lord Howe Island, even with seemingly small amounts of ingested plastic, exhibit liver and kidney dysfunction, stomach lining damage, and neurodegeneration, as discovered through blood analysis of 31 sable shearwater chicks.
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12% Bias Score
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