One of the most abundant pelagic sharks in the world has been shown to ingest both plastic and non-plastic fibers, which accumulate in their intestines and may later be released into the ocean.

Mediterranean beaches reveal a hidden battle against plastic pollution through Neptune balls, formed by seagrass. These natural bundles trap significant amounts of plastic, highlighting the crucial ...

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic.

Forests store microplastics carried in from the air. These particles accumulate in soils through rain, leaf fall, and ...

Readers respond to a guest essay about throwaway plastic. Also: President Trump the divider; stealth legislation.

Plastic waste is sinking to the Mediterranean seafloor, creating one of the world’s biggest deep-sea pollution hotspots, a ...

NC State scientists are studying a bacteria that breaks down PET, the plastic used in some water bottles and clothing. They've engineered the bacteria to break PET down more efficiently and the ...

An Instagram video has gone viral after a man showcased an old plastic wrapper he discovered. What grabbed attention was the fact that the wrapper, nearly 30 years old, still looked almost brand new.

A shocking video circulating on social media has sparked fresh concerns over plastic use. The Instagram clip shows a man discovering an old plastic wrapper that looked almost new despite being nearly ...

In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) agreed to develop a legally binding global instrument on plastic pollution, with the aim of finalizing it by the end of 2024. The treaty ...

Fracking’s Broken Promise to Pennsylvania North Carolina Cattle Farmer to Pay $92,000 for Damaging Mountain Streams Citing the Need for ‘Significant Reform,’ Pennsylvania’s Governor Threatens to Pull ...