All posts tagged with microplastics
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-(Natural News) Extinction is imminent for killer whales off the coast of the United Kingdom. The cause of the whale’s population decline isn’t some abstract concept called “climate change.” The whales are being sterilized in their own habitat by a toxic chemical called perfluorinated biphenyls (PCBs). For the most part, PCBs are banned. A product […]
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-(Natural News) Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National […]
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-(Natural News) Mussels often end up getting contaminated by the vast amount of microplastics that pollute the oceans. A new study showed that the animals successfully expel most of the tiny plastic fibers from their bodies. Microplastics are present in every part of the world’s oceans, even remote areas that are thousands of miles away from the nearest human presence. […]
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-(Natural News) Parents have a seemingly endless to-do list, and modern conveniences can save a lot of time and hassle. While it’s easy to see the upsides of plastic goods – with their low prices, wide availability, and nearly indestructible nature – all this plastic exposure is compromising our children’s health. Plastic is everywhere, and […]
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-(Natural News) Microplastics have now wormed their way into groundwater systems. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the first to report the presence of microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers, a groundwater source that accounts for 25 percent of the global drinking water supply. Their findings were published […]
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-(Natural News) Think twice about making the next purchase of supposedly pure and safe bottled water. A new study held by a non-profit organization showed that many bottled water products from big brands contained at least a trace of microplastic contamination. Performed by a research team from Orb Media and held in a laboratory at the State University […]
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-(Natural News) Increasing numbers of microplastics are found inside mussels and other shellfish during recent years. Now, a U.K. study warns that exposure to these tiny plastics makes it more difficult for blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) to get a grip on a surface, much less hang on to its surroundings while getting pounded by the surf or […]
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-(Natural News) A piece of plastic trash doesn’t have to be accidentally swallowed by an animal for it to harm the creature’s chances of survival. Plastic pollution has grown so prevalent that it is disrupting the courtship and mating rituals of water birds and wildlife. This could contribute to the further decline of endangered animals that […]
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-(Natural News) Plastic pollution in the ocean is not limited to just large pieces of trash that can choke, entangle, and injure marine life. The microfibers that make up synthetic fabrics also contribute to pollution, which is why it is important to reduce the amount of tiny fibers shed by synthetic clothing during each wash. Most images […]
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-(Natural News) It’s official: We’re heading toward a “plastic world” – and we’re not talking about credit cards. Plastic – the ubiquitous polymer found in nearly all consumer products – is part of just about every aspect of our lives. For the most part, it’s a versatile material that has been part of many significant […]
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