Explore the urgent issue of ocean plastic pollution and its impact on marine life and human health. Find out how to help.

Discover how a UCT-led study reveals the alarming rise of plastic bottles on the remote shores of Marion Island, highlighting ...

A new study highlights how a combination of environmental stressors -- namely plastic pollution and seawater flooding -- can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet's critical ...

By integrating experimental evidence across freshwater and marine systems, the study emphasizes that algae–microplastic interactions are not uniformly harmful but context-dependent, offering ...

Learn more about the chemical compound oleamide that leaks from plastic pollution and changes octopus meal preferences.

More than 350,000 chemicals are used worldwide, and many find their way into the ocean through plastic pollution. As plastics ...

Plastic pollution is more than just trash on the beach. Marine plastic waste releases PFAS and heavy metals into the water of small freshwater lakes and ponds, at levels exceeding the threshold limits ...

In Geneva, negotiators from 175 nations are trying to hammer out the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The urgency of the talks was underscored this week by a new study published ...

Imagine a world where the air is clean, the water is pure, and wildlife thrives in natural habitats untouched by human waste. Now, imagine the reality, especially as we approach World Conservation Day ...

KAGERA: INVESTORS producing biodegradable bags will continue receiving government backing as the nation steps up efforts to curb plastic pollution and promote environmentally friendly packaging.