Plastic litter in oceans overestimated but could persist longer than expected, study suggests
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday.
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday.
Environment
Aug 7, 2023
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Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto said it would create jobs and boost economic growth. Lisa E. Fuchs has studied the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya's most ...
Environment
Jul 24, 2023
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More than a decade ago, jet-lagged textile expert Juan Hinestroza landed in Xintang, China, and took a walk near a large creek. He noticed the water was a strange color—indigo blue, from highly toxic dyes, pigments and ...
Polymers
Jul 19, 2023
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A groundbreaking study conducted by a multidisciplinary team that include a computational archaeologist, artist, and computer programmer has revealed new insights into ancient rock engravings and the techniques used by ancient ...
Archaeology
Jul 4, 2023
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Sulfuric acid is the world's most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture of everything from paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to batteries, detergents and fertilizers. ...
Environment
Jul 4, 2023
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The fish market of Keratsini, west of Athens, is abuzz in the early morning, with trawlers disgorging crates of sardines and anchovies as trucks await nearby to be loaded.
Environment
Jun 2, 2023
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Diplomats from 175 countries gathering in Paris for plastics treaty talks on Monday may want to pack an umbrella, but not just because there's a chance of rain.
Environment
May 25, 2023
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Negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution will resume Monday, with nations under pressure to stem the tide of trash amid calls from campaigners to limit industry influence on the talks.
Environment
May 25, 2023
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A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and partners has identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-degrading fungi and bacteria in the coastal salt marshes ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 17, 2023
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Scientists called for a raft of urgent measures, including a dedicated Global Green Finance Fund, to help restore degraded freshwater lakes, at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York on March 22.
Environment
Mar 23, 2023
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