The war against plastic is distracting us from pollution that cannot be seen
We need to focus on causes like overconsumption, not the material itself.
Paul Kay, Associate Professor in Water Quality, University of Leeds •
conversation
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~8 min
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~8 min
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Coronavirus face masks: an environmental disaster that might last generations
As face marks and coverings become compulsory worldwide, littering and their potential impact on the environment increases.
Steve Fletcher, Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy, University of Portsmouth •
conversation
Aug. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
Aug. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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Plastic found lining UK seabird nests on a worrying scale
We found plastic waste in pellets seabirds regurgitated and lining the nests where they raise chicks.
Tom Ovenden, PhD Candidate - Forest Ecology, Resilience and Biodiversity Conservation, University of Stirling
• conversation
July 28, 2020 • ~5 min
July 28, 2020 • ~5 min
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Balloon releases have deadly consequences – we're helping citizen scientists map them
Releasing balloons at weddings and other celebrations is festive, until they break into pieces and become plastic pollution. A citizen science project is spotlighting the problem.
Shannon Brines, Applied Geographer, Lecturer and Manager, Environmental Spatial Analysis Laboratory, University of Michigan
• conversation
March 18, 2020 • ~8 min
March 18, 2020 • ~8 min
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Better rat control in cities starts by changing human behavior
Climate change, globalization and concerns about rat poison soon could drive rat infestations to levels not seen in centuries. One way to curb them is getting humans to stop wasting food.
Jason Munshi-South, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Fordham University
• conversation
Feb. 25, 2020 • ~8 min
Feb. 25, 2020 • ~8 min
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