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Microplastics Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
Tiny plastic particles in the blood vessels of atherosclerosis patients increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death
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Science Panorama
A World of Plastic
Plastic has become ubiquitous around the world, turning into a major problem that we are just beginning to grasp.
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Who Turned My Plastic Yellow?
A new study has shown that sunlight radiation alters the chemical properties of polyethylene, a component of many plastics
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A Step Forward in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day is focusing on the fight against plastic pollution
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A Plague Named Plastic
Tiny pieces of plastic play a major role in the mortality of young Shearwaters in Australia
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Science Panorama
Navigating the Reuse Dilemma
Disposable or reusable products? It’s difficult to assess which has a higher environmental toll. One thing is certain - using existing products is better than making new ones
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Plastic and Greenhouse Gases
Discarded plastics don’t just pollute the environment directly – new research shows that they also contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions
