Global plastic pollution talks have stalled â but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on these three things
Negotiations foundered over such issues as a cap on plastic production and restrictions on the use of certain chemicals.
Tag: plastic pollution
Hunt reveals plastic pellet pollution across Florida
Environment Florida held 16 patrols for plastic pellets across the state and found pellets at eight locations.
Keep plastic pellets from creating a long-term problemÂ
Nurdles, or plastic pellets, are tiny beads of raw plastic used to make all kinds of things, from grocery bags ...
Tiny plastic pollution is a big threat to Florida marine life
Plastic pellet dumping and spills have been documented across the southern US, including in Florida.
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Nanoplastics are attracting growing concern thanks to technological advances that have made them easier to detect and analyze.
UN plastics treaty inches closer to reality as lobbyists tout plasticsâ âmassive societal benefitsâ
As the world moves from using fossil fuels in power plants and vehicles, plastics have been described as the industryâs ...
Floridians are ready to address plastic pollution. Why arenât legislators?Â
SB 1126/HB 1641 would prevent the regulation of bags, bottles, cups, wrapping and containers made from plastic.
Turning the tide: ocean and shark conservationÂ
The SOSF Distinguished Speaker Series features leading shark and ray researchers, educators and conservationists.
Miami residents believe Biscayne Bay is âhealthy,â despite big declines in water quality and biodiversity, new study finds
Overall, the research found that support for local policy actions to protect and restore the bay was extremely high.
Plasticsâ impact on our coastal environment may be more destructive than you think
A report found 90% of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings found in Florida waters have swallowed plastic already in their early ...
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