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Increased Microplastics in Human Brains Linked to Rising Plastic Production
A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a significant increase in microplastic levels in human brains between 1997 and 2024, with polyethylene accounting for 75% of the particles, potentially linking increased plastic production to neurological health impacts.
Increased Microplastics in Human Brains Linked to Rising Plastic Production
A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a significant increase in microplastic levels in human brains between 1997 and 2024, with polyethylene accounting for 75% of the particles, potentially linking increased plastic production to neurological health impacts.
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16% Bias Score
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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36% Bias Score
High PFAS Levels Found in German Sea Foam
Greenpeace found dangerously high levels of PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals', in sea foam on nine German beaches in November and January; concentrations were between 290 and 3777 times above the Danish limit for bathing water.
High PFAS Levels Found in German Sea Foam
Greenpeace found dangerously high levels of PFAS, so-called 'forever chemicals', in sea foam on nine German beaches in November and January; concentrations were between 290 and 3777 times above the Danish limit for bathing water.
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52% Bias Score
Anapa Oil Spill: Benzopyrene Contamination 22.5 Times Limit
Soil samples from Anapa's oil-spill-affected beaches show benzopyrene levels 22.5 times the limit; the Russian government is implementing various cleanup technologies, including bioremediation and magnetic materials, while monitoring the sunken tanker "Volgoneft-212".
Anapa Oil Spill: Benzopyrene Contamination 22.5 Times Limit
Soil samples from Anapa's oil-spill-affected beaches show benzopyrene levels 22.5 times the limit; the Russian government is implementing various cleanup technologies, including bioremediation and magnetic materials, while monitoring the sunken tanker "Volgoneft-212".
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32% Bias Score
Catastrophic Shellfish Collapse in Galicia
A catastrophic collapse in shellfish stocks in Galicia, Spain, Europe's main shellfish source, is reported, with cockle and clam harvests falling by 80% and 78%, respectively, in 2023, while mussel production reached a 25-year low, attributed to climate change and pollution.
Catastrophic Shellfish Collapse in Galicia
A catastrophic collapse in shellfish stocks in Galicia, Spain, Europe's main shellfish source, is reported, with cockle and clam harvests falling by 80% and 78%, respectively, in 2023, while mussel production reached a 25-year low, attributed to climate change and pollution.
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44% Bias Score
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
Sydney Beach Closures: Fecal Matter Found in Debris Balls
Tests reveal fecal matter, E. coli, and saturated fatty acids in debris balls that closed nine northern Sydney beaches last week, prompting further investigation into Sydney's sewage system and calls for improved wastewater treatment.
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40% Bias Score
Higher Microplastic Concentrations Found in Human Brains
A Nature Medicine study reveals significantly higher microplastic concentrations in human brains compared to other organs, with levels 7 to 30 times greater in brain tissue than in the liver or kidneys, potentially due to the brain's high fat content and the hydrophobic nature of microplastics. Glob...
Higher Microplastic Concentrations Found in Human Brains
A Nature Medicine study reveals significantly higher microplastic concentrations in human brains compared to other organs, with levels 7 to 30 times greater in brain tissue than in the liver or kidneys, potentially due to the brain's high fat content and the hydrophobic nature of microplastics. Glob...
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56% Bias Score
German Sea Foam Heavily Contaminated with PFAS
Greenpeace found PFAS levels in German coastal sea foam 290 to 3777 times above the Danish bathing water limit, exceeding upcoming German drinking water standards; the chemical industry opposes regulation despite available alternatives.
German Sea Foam Heavily Contaminated with PFAS
Greenpeace found PFAS levels in German coastal sea foam 290 to 3777 times above the Danish bathing water limit, exceeding upcoming German drinking water standards; the chemical industry opposes regulation despite available alternatives.
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40% Bias Score
Paris implements high-occupancy vehicle lane on périphérique starting March 3rd, 2025
Starting March 3rd, 2025, a high-occupancy vehicle lane will be implemented on Paris' périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours, with fines starting May 1st for non-compliance, to reduce pollution and noise affecting 550,000 residents and leveraging the 2024 Olympic Games' ...
Paris implements high-occupancy vehicle lane on périphérique starting March 3rd, 2025
Starting March 3rd, 2025, a high-occupancy vehicle lane will be implemented on Paris' périphérique and parts of the A1 and A13 highways during peak hours, with fines starting May 1st for non-compliance, to reduce pollution and noise affecting 550,000 residents and leveraging the 2024 Olympic Games' ...
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40% Bias Score
Galician Shellfish Production Collapses Amidst Pollution and Climate Change
Galicia's shellfish production plummeted in 2024, with mussel yields at their lowest (178,000 tons) in years due to heavy rainfall reducing salinity, pollution exceeding legal limits by 10%, and the looming threat of new industrial projects.
Galician Shellfish Production Collapses Amidst Pollution and Climate Change
Galicia's shellfish production plummeted in 2024, with mussel yields at their lowest (178,000 tons) in years due to heavy rainfall reducing salinity, pollution exceeding legal limits by 10%, and the looming threat of new industrial projects.
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32% Bias Score
Utrecht City Hall Displays Art Installation Made From Half a Million Cigarette Butts
An art installation in Utrecht's city hall uses half a million collected cigarette butts to create a growing 'Butt Forest,' aiming to raise public awareness of cigarette butt pollution and inspire behavioral change regarding littering.
Utrecht City Hall Displays Art Installation Made From Half a Million Cigarette Butts
An art installation in Utrecht's city hall uses half a million collected cigarette butts to create a growing 'Butt Forest,' aiming to raise public awareness of cigarette butt pollution and inspire behavioral change regarding littering.
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32% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
Microplastics Linked to 200x Increase in Deadly Superbugs
New research from Oxford University reveals microplastics are increasing the spread of deadly superbugs by up to 200 times, potentially causing millions of deaths by 2050 due to a lack of global plastic waste governance, despite the UK Government's strategy to combat drug-resistant infections.
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48% Bias Score
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