Plastic
05/15/2018
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By David Williams
A sperm whale was found dead on a Spanish coast after consuming 29 kilos of plastic pollution
Our problem with plastic pollution has become so widespread that it’s taking a huge toll on the world’s oceans. Unfortunately, a painful reminder of how bad the problem is for marine animals appears now and then, like in the case of a full-size sperm whale that died after ingesting plastic waste and drifted to the coast […]
03/28/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The once pristine European Arctic is now covered in plastic despite low human population; researchers concerned for wildlife, ecosystems
The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) reports that a worrisome amount of plastic waste is accumulating in the “once-pristine European Arctic.” An NPI study revealed that “plastic in all sizes” is now scattered all over the Norwegian Arctic and in the Svalbard islands, an archipelago situated between Norway’s mainland and the North Pole, one of the planet’s northernmost inhabited regions. […]
03/19/2018
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By Tracey Watson
Aliens probably don’t want our planet – it’s too polluted
The concept of aliens from a distant planet invading Earth is at the core of many a science fiction movie. And there are many people out there who firmly believe both in aliens and their desire to take over our beautiful home. For example, Futurism reported that there are many reasons aliens would invade, including […]
03/15/2018
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By David Williams
Taiwan to ban all disposable plastic items by 2030
Plastic pollution seems to be a commonality among many developed and developing nations. After all, many normal everyday objects are made out of plastic. When you go to the grocery store, you can take the grocery items you paid for in a plastic bag. When you eat out at restaurants, you drink your soda or […]
03/14/2018
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By Tracey Watson
Plastic: The epitome of a disposable society
There are many environmentalists around the globe who are gravely concerned about the amount of plastic being dumped in our oceans. It seems that people in general just can’t be bothered to try to do something about the problem, and something that was once a useful commodity has now become a dangerous hazard. The truth […]
02/07/2018
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Plastic pollution is devastating ocean ecosystems, turning them into “toxic repositories;” documentary spurs action
Sir David Attenborough, an English veteran broadcaster and naturalist who recently made a documentary on plastic and its harmful effects on the environment, said that the Earth’s oceans are slowly becoming a toxic depository due to the evil deeds of the planet’s dwellers. Describing one scene from the documentary, Attenborough said, “In it, as snowflakes […]
01/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How about plastic for dinner? It is showing up in mussels from the Arctic to China, and ending up on our plates
While some moules et frites (mussels and fries) sounds delicious, the dish probably wouldn’t be as appetizing if every other bite had plastic in it. According to a recent study, mussels from the European Arctic to China are contaminated with “tiny bits of plastic.” Mussels in Arctic waters contain the most plastic of all specimens […]
11/17/2017
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By Russel Davis
The plastic pollution problem is wide AND deep: Study finds sea animals from the deepest parts of the ocean, 7 miles down, have plastic in their stomachs
Plastic pollution has drastically affected marine life that even animals living in the deepest parts of the sea have been found to contain trace amounts of plastic fibers in their bodies, a disturbing new study reveals. A team of researchers at the Newcastle University in the U.K. collected various crustacean specimens from the deepest trenches in […]
11/10/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Do you have plastic in your gut? You might, if you drink water from the tap
Whether you live in the United States or France, there’s a high chance you’ve been ingesting microscopic plastic fibers whenever you drink water from the tap. According to the researchers behind the shocking new study, nearly all of the world’s tap water is contaminated. The researchers — who were commissioned by journalism outlet Orb Media […]
11/07/2017
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By Russel Davis
One MORE problem with the plastic in the oceans: It acts as a raft, transporting predators to new habitats
Scientists have recently warned that plastics and debris washed into the sea may bring more than garbage to wherever they eventually end up. According to experts, plastics and debris may carry with them predatory marine life that may very well invade new territories. Researchers said dangerous marine animals — such as fish, mussels, and jellyfish relatives — may attach […]
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