After the last-minute agreement at the climate summit COP28, chairman Sultan al-Jaber exclaims: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you.” The agreement, signed by all countries, is described as historic. It could mean the end of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas, although loopholes are warned about. This is the first time … Continued
All of our plastic waste means that there is microplastic in our oceans, and now new evidence suggests that microplastics are also present in the clouds. Every year, over ten million tons of plastic end up in the Earth’s oceans. Plastic waste leads to the creation of microplastics. This microscopic debris comes from various synthetic … Continued
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, paper cups are as harmful to the environment as plastic cups. This is because the thin plastic lining commonly found inside paper cups to keep them leak-proof can harm organisms in the environment if disposed of there. “We let paper cups and … Continued
We have previously discovered microplastics in people’s bloodstream, so it’s not much of a surprise that we are now finding microplastics in human hearts for the first time. Researchers from Capital Medical University, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College used laser and microscopy techniques to examine tissue samples from 15 patients … Continued
Plastic pollution has led to the emergence of thriving communities of coastal creatures in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast area of trash spanning 620,000 square miles between California and Hawaii. In a groundbreaking study published in the Nature Ecology & Evolution journal, scientists have discovered that numerous species of coastal invertebrates, such as … Continued
Plastic Island, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Trash Island: whatever you call it, this massive accumulation of ocean plastic pollution located between Hawaii and California is growing bigger day-by-day. Situated halfway between Hawaii and California, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch stands as the largest among the five major offshore plastic accumulation zones found in the … Continued
The G7 countries have agreed to put an end to plastic pollution within member countries by 2040. However, there are still no answers about when coal power will be eliminated. In a 36-page document ahead of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan in May, the plans have now been presented. “We are fully committed to … Continued
About two million tons of plastic particles float in the world’s oceans, and if nothing is done, it could be three times as much by 2040. In a new study, researchers warn that it is pointless to clean up plastic from our oceans if we continue to produce it at the current rate, CNBC reports. … Continued
It is easy to understand that the implications of letting something like the great pacific garbage patch grow, is going to be huge. The impact on the environment and animal life in the pacific is hard to fathom. This is why projects such as The Ocean Cleanup is so important. What is microplastics However, one … Continued
ESG investing is a trendy way to invest taking financial and non-financial factors into account. Some call it “woke capitalism” but it is more than a political agenda-driven way of making money. ESG investors seek to make a long-term positive impact, benefiting society through their investments by addressing issues such as climate change and racial … Continued
