As plastic waste infiltrates every corner of the planet, scientists have discovered that some animals are evolving to survive ...

What makes plastic useful for people—its durability and light weight—increases the threat to animals. Plastic hangs around a long time, and a lot of it floats. “Single-use plastics are the ...

and Zheng Yu-ti—hope to draw public attention to water contamination and inspire people to generate less waste. 1 of 10 Tainan CanalResidential refuse, such as plastic clothespins, oil ...

Fish eat thousands of tons of plastic a year, transferring it up the food chain to bigger fish and marine mammals. Microplastics are also consumed by people through food and ... gas emissions and more ...

Every wave now battles plastic pollution—and so do the creatures beneath. Dr. Owens has spent the last two decades researching how marine animals are entangled, quite literally, in our waste.

and equitable treaty prioritizing the protection of human rights and health for all people. Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis, the declaration concludes: “Plastic is not an isolated problem. Like ...