A study published in Environment International found plastic particles in the blood of almost 80% of healthy adults tested.

Just when we thought we had described all the possible marine environmental recipients of plastic pollution, new research ...

As oil and gas companies pivot to plastic, certain California neighborhoods become unhealthy sacrifice zones again.

In rare move, ministry instructs some Shoham residents to close windows, turn off air conditioning to protect themselves from ...

Microplastics were found in Antarctica’s only native insect, highlighting how plastic pollution has spread into remote land ...

Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi has grown into an industrial and real-estate hub, but air quality and livability are collapsing. The ...

Throwing your plastic bottles in the recycling bin may make you feel good about yourself, or ease your guilt about your ...

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats facing our oceans today. Each year, over 8 million tons of plastic—ranging from bags and bottles to straws—finds its way into the marine environment.

Every year, around 20 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean, rivers, and lakes — disrupting ecosystems and livelihoods. NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics), ...

There have been many successful legal actions in the Global North and Global South in recent years on plastics, from citizen lawsuits to class actions, usually targeting governments or producers. More ...

Plastic pollution is widespread across the Amazon Rainforest’s rivers, plants and animals, according to a recent study. Previous research suggests up to 10% of total plastics in the ocean arrive there ...

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic. In 2017, European researchers discovered a potential solution. The larvae ...