Tiny plastic particles can amplify pollutant absorption in plants and intestinal cells
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human ...
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Nanoscale plastic particles enhance toxin uptake in plants and human cells
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health ...
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Consumerism—and the Chemicals in All of Our Stuff—Is Thwarting the Transition From Fossil Fuels
Climate change mitigation strategies that don’t address overconsumption and reduce dependence on fossil fuel-derived ...
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Micro-Nano Plastics Heighten Pollutants' Plant, Cell Risk
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human ...
'What would you have us do?': The plastic credits problem
Twice a day, sirens sound at Cambodia's Chip Mong Insee cement kiln, warning limestone will soon be blasted from the karst ...
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New study shows plastic pipes installed in homes pose a major threat to human life in a fire
A series of tests conducted by The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) have revealed that plastic pipes pose significant ...
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Officials issue warning after making alarming observation in stormwater runoff: 'An increased chance that [people] become ill'
Public health advisories like this one inform residents and help keep them safe. Officials issue warning after making alarming observation in stormwater runoff: 'An increased chance that [people] ...
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Research: 9 Sneaky Things You Touch Every Day That Could Be Toxic
While you might take the extra precaution to double (and triple) clean the items you use, there are certain chemicals you ...
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International Joint Commission calls for Great Lakes plastic waste monitoring plan
The IJC’s call for a standardized, basin-wide monitoring approach presents an opportunity for Canada and the U.S. to take coordinated action. Without such measures, the growing presence of ...
What to Know About the History and Controversy Over Plastic and Paper Straws
Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.
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Report finds high levels of plastic chemicals in dining hall food
A December report by PlasticList found that Stanford beans, chicken, rice and cauliflower contain above-average amounts of ...