Tire wear sheds toxic microplastics that affect fish and shrimp in surprising ways, adding to concerns over pollution from road runoff.

New research reveals that PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralization processes in marine environments, raising fresh concerns about the long-term environmental impact of ...

A study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed for the first time the extent of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on livestock, humans and the wider environment on the Kenyan island of ...

The agency’s proposed rule calls for the monitoring of ultrashort PFAS, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds in US drinking-water systems ...

Scientists are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature ...

Microplastics pollute our planet, raising questions about their impact on human health and the environment. This Q&A episode ...

Sharks play a critical role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems. Whether they’re top predators or mesopredators, their presence helps regulate populations of prey species and support the ...

All 40 Minnesota waterways tested showed microplastic pollution. Conservation advocates highlight the need to reduce single-use plastics. The health impact of microplastics remains uncertain due to ...

Microplastics are in more than three-quarters of pet food products, a new study has found. The research by the universities ...

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