The global volume of plastic waste has doubled over the past 20 years, increasing from 156 million tons in 2000 to 353 million tons in 2019, and is projected to ...
The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) organization has promised to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) within 10 years at an estimated cost of $7.5 billion.Recently, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) announced ...
On August 8, scientists in Germany announced that they have identified a species of fungus that can consume plastic, providing a glimmer of hope in addressing the millions of tons ...
According to a study, there are up to 12,000 microplastics in one liter of water. This is a new tragedy, as the number of microplastics in the ocean exceeds the ...
The amount of plastic waste dumped into the world's oceans has surged dramatically since 2005 and could increase nearly threefold by 2040 if the world does not take decisive action.A ...
Referred to as the new coastal living community, these clusters of organisms are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and drifting along with the currents.According to The Guardian, a ...
NASA's New Graphics Reflect the Path of Tiny Microplastics Circling the Oceans Across Earth's SurfacePlastic waste circulates through ocean currents. (Graphic: NASA).Researchers are using NASA's satellite data to track the ...
