Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollutionScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollution
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are investigating whether insects can offer a viable solution to the persistent problem of microplastic pollution. A…

Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplasticsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
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Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…

Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protectionNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
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Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…

Turning purple bacteria into green plasticsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024
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Turning purple bacteria into green plastics
In the global battle against plastic pollution, a promising solution is emerging from an unlikely source: purple bacteria. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…

Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant speciesScience
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Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
By Alan Williams | University of Plymouth Two of the planet’s more pressing environmental stressors have the potential to alter the growth and reproductive output…
