Researchers say study of insects in Sussex first to find plastics ‘consistently turning up across an entire community of land ...

Plastic pollution also affects the ecosystems beneath the soil. Earthworms exposed to microplastics exhibit stunted growth, impaired reproduction, and internal damage. Insects like springtails avoid ...

Invertebrates play important roles within their ecosystems. Earthworms, for example, add air to the soil and help cycle ...

Tiny plastic particles could be silently increasing your stroke risk. Researchers have found these particles can concentrate in arterial plaque, potentially triggering strokes.

Liz Murray, Naples On May 23rd at 3:45 am, a Cessna 550 private business jet crashed into a dense residential neighborhood in ...

Airborne microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in urban environments, with evidence linking inhalation ...

The Oregon Senate has re-passed Senate Bill 551, which would eliminate plastic bags at all checkouts from grocery stores and restaurants, and now awaits Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature.

A new analysis found that ingesting plastic can disrupt proteins that facilitate key functions in seabirds—the latest in a ...

Seemingly benign conveniences are costing us, whether we acknowledge it or not. Chasing ease and modernity comes with trade-offs we will eventually wish we hadn’t accepted.

A global analysis by St. Joseph’s University on Long Island examines the prevalence of microplastics in marine life. WSHU’s ...

Two lawsuits have been filed against owners of the Ziploc and Rubbermaid brands, alleging that their products contain ...

A new study from the University of Queensland now reveals a surprising source of plastic pollution: household dishwashers.