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Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

Rivers carry plastic across continents, so scientists tracked its movement across continents too. A sweeping new UC Santa Barbara-led study spanning four continents and eight countries has amassed one ...

When tossing a load of laundry into the washer, the last thing on your mind is likely the amount of plastic washing out of your clothes or detergent. Yet, our clothing and the way we do laundry ...

Hillsville fire crews put out garage blaze and brush fire threatening buildings Crews in Hillsville were busy on Friday, working to extinguish a garage fire that was threatening other buildings.

WASHINGTON — When it comes to laws addressing plastic pollution, the vast majority of states need improvement to reduce, reuse and recycle, according to the new United States of Plastic Report from ...

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Algalita Marine Research and Education, a local nonprofit that works to advance scientific knowledge about the impact of oceanic microplastic pollution, wants to support teachers who are inspiring and ...

Shocker, there are microplastics in salt. How worried should we be? The post There Are Microplastics in Salt — Here’s How to ...

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced nearly $2.4 million in research funding to help deepen our understanding of the social, cultural ...