As plastic pollution in the world's oceans reaches critical levels, recently published research reveals how artificial ...

Microplastic concentrations in large bodies of water are associated with increased rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.

Kane was struck by the high concentrations of microplastics found in the sediment, especially because Whittard Canyon is so ...

Arkansas researchers are pushing for a multi-tiered approach to tackle the plastic pollution crisis on Earth Day 2025.

Microplastics like microfibers and microbeads escape waste-water systems. They can carry harmful chemicals into nature.

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — yet some people might ...

The extent to which plastics have seeped their way into human plates through commonly consumed foods is not only dramatic but ...

Microplastics are not just an environmental issue, but a growing health concern too. Scientists are warning that ...

A coalition of leading European environmental groups has cautiously welcomed a “landmark” agreement by lawmakers in Brussels ...

While diving into issues surrounding the Arctic Ocean, researchers discovered microplastics in the stomachs of dozens of ...

It's not just seafood anymore. Microplastics are showing up in snacks, sweets and even vegetables.