A third of fish living in the remote coastal waters of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories are contaminated with ...
Scientists have linked microplastics to endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as phthalates, which can interfere with hormones ...
Scientists discovered human-made microplastics in the hindguts of amphipods from the Challenger Deep, the deepest point on ...
The particles can even find their way to your food.
The microfibers that shed from our clothing—particularly those made of polyester—are among the most pervasive microplastics ...
The atmosphere is an important transport medium that carries microplastics to even the most remote parts of the world. These ...
A new study has found that dissolvable medical devices may leave harmful microplastics in the bloodstream, raising safety ...
Cigarette filters release two dozen microfibers upon first contact with water, threatening wildlife and human health.
Even the most remote Pacific reefs aren’t safe—microplastics are turning everyday fish into silent carriers of global pollution.
Microplastic pollution in the seas around Great Britain has been found at significantly higher concentrations than previously recorded by a joint ...
With tailored, evidence-based policies, the U.S. can relieve the burden on local and municipal governments, communities, and ...