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Microplastics get into your body through food, water, and air, says Stephanie Wright, PhD, a senior lecturer in environmental ...

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At this point, most people know that microplastics are everywhere. Scientists have shown that tiny particles, amounting to ...

This week, world leaders and scientists are gathering to discuss the future of our oceans. We take a look at what’s happening at the 2025 UN Oceans Conference and explore some of the biggest threats ...

A massive ocean survey finds plastic in every layer of the North Atlantic, revealing how deeply it has invaded marine ecosystems.

Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (NewMediaWire) - June 18, 2025 - DALLAS Living in a U.S. coastal county bordered by ocean waters with very high concentrations of ...