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Great Lakes have long faced pollution threats. The latest might be the most insidious.
Microplastics_in_Water Researchers have found tiny bits of plastic in two staples of life - drinking water and beer. Steve Orr, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle From litter to invasives, the Great Lakes have their share of problems.At least a few dozen
Researchers are finding high levels of microplastics in stroke, heart attack victims
A new study suggests that microplastics and nanoplastics might be interacting with the plaque that causes heart attacks and strokes. The study found high levels of plastic in the arterial plaque of stroke and vision-loss patients. “There is some microplastics
Looking to reverse the microplastic damage? THESE common fruits and vegetables are your best ally
Microplastics-driven health concerns are growing by the day, with several studies showing how harmful they are – both for the environment and the living organisms. Despite the growing concern, it’s hard to avoid these tiny toxic particles in everyday
'Cruel irony': Skeptical analyst trounces White House claim that Trump 'follows science'
CNN's chief climate correspondent Bill Weir scoffed Thursday at the White House assertion that President Donald Trump 'follows science.' The Trump administration put out a statement, titled, "On Earth Day, We Finally Have a President Who Follows Science," this
Quezon City bans single-use plastic
QUEZON City Mayor Joy Belmonte issued an executive order prohibiting single-use plastic within city-owned facilities. The ban, which began on April 21, 2025, covers plastic bags, styrofoam and other polystyrene material,
Guestwords: Are Bioplastics ‘Green’?
About two decades ago we got a “compostable” cup at a party for an environmental organization, with green writing about its being compostable, so we happily took it home and put it in our backyard composter. As of last summer, it was still intact, except for
Worried about microplastics? Scientists found a simple way of removing them from drinking water
Microplastics are an ever-growing concern in the modern world and research is proving that their relentless use is becoming quite worrisome now. The growing presence of microplastics in our environment is raising significant concerns for human health. As the
Stroke Patients Have High Levels of Microplastics Clogging Their Arteries, Researchers Find
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: There is some microplastics in normal, healthy arteries," Dr. Ross Clark, a University of New Mexico medical researcher who led the study, told Business Insider before he presented his findings at the
Microplastics Could Be Contributing To Clogged Arteries
The Herald Palladium | 2025-04-23, 23:42
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Greek “Typhoon” Vessel Transforms Polluted Coastline Into Pristine Paradise
A beach in Corfu, Greece. The Typhoon Project was launched in 2019 by the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Public Benefit Foundation with the aim of cleaning up the entire Greek coastline. Credit: Greek Reporter/Michael Millard Greece’s massive coastline, the
Greenpeace MENA Calls For An Ambitious Plastics Treaty As Microplastics Threaten Global Food Security
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Microplastics New study warns: plastic pollution could leave 400 million people facing hunger in the coming two decades BEIRUT, LEBANON, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- A ... ...
OPINION: Protecting the Rights of Nature
By Max Wilbert About half of all waters in the United States are too polluted for swimming, fishing, or drinking. That, according to advocates, is why we need the Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights, a new law which was introduced into the New York
Stroke patients have high levels of microplastics in the plaque clogging their arteries, researchers find
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Green Tips: The hidden threat of microplastics in our food
“You are what you eat.” Most of my generation has heard this phrase at some point, usually as a warning against fast food, added sugars and preservatives. But this same adage applies to another growing issue: the rise of microplastics in our food
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it
Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A Cora Ball, a laundry ball that can be tossed into the washer to cut down on clothes
Your clothes are shedding plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day
Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — yet some people might be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded with plastic, woven into polyester activewear, acrylic
QC bans disposables, single-use plastic in gov't offices
The Quezon City government has has banned the use of disposables and single-use plastic (SUPs) bags, packaging, and cutlery within the Quezon City Hall compound and city government-run establishments to reduce plastic waste in the city. “Non-biodegradable and
Plaque buildup in the necks of stroke survivors may be loaded with microplastics
Hastings Tribune | 2025-04-23, 00:28
Tiny pieces of plastic are infiltrating the large arteries in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the head, with the highest amounts found in fatty buildup in the arteries of stroke survivors, a small study suggests. ...
“A Bright Spot Amidst the Chaos” - From New York to Minnesota, the Rights of ...
About half of all waters in the United States are too polluted for swimming, fishing, or drinking. That, according to advocates, is why we need the Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights, a new law which was introduced into the New York legislature by
Microplastics: What’s trapping the emerging threat in our streams?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Microplastics, tiny plastic
Harmful microplastics infiltrating drinking water
Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing potential health and environmental hazards, according to new research. ...
Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Students Win Big at the 74th California Science and Engineering Fair
SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 74th California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) took place April 12–13 at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, bringing together 900 of the best of 1st place winners from regional competitions
Modern Toxins, Microplastics, Chemtrails, and Parasites with Dr. Jonathan Group
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Microplastics: What's trapping the emerging threat in our streams?
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to health and ecology, prompting a research team to identify what keeps them trapped in stream ecosystems. ...
Eating These 9 Foods? You Might Be Swallowing Microplastics
It's not just seafood anymore. Microplastics are showing up in snacks, sweets and even vegetables. ...
Microplastics still slip through wastewater treatment plants, carrying pollutants and threatening long-term health
Despite advances in wastewater
Microplastics found in new body part — as scientists warn about common way they’re ‘leaching’ ...
In February, scientists discovered a spoonful of microplastics lurking in human brains. Previous research detected the tiny particles in our lungs, liver, kidneys and blood — plus in bodily fluids like semen and breast milk. Now a study published in
Microplastics Detected In Human Ovaries: A New Challenge For Fertility?
The study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety examined follicular fluids of 18 women undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. ...
Microplastics Found In Human Ovaries For The First Time
Scientists found microplastic particles in human ovarian follicular fluid for the first time, raising concerns over fertility and hormonal health. ...
