Explorer plans to trace flow of plastic along 10 rivers leading to Pacific garbage patch
5 years, 9 months ago

Explorer plans to trace flow of plastic along 10 rivers leading to Pacific garbage patch

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He was inspired by findings from a 2018 study: 80% of the world’s ocean plastic comes from 10 rivers. Italian explorer Alex Bellini plans to travel down the world’s 10 most polluted rivers on makeshift rafts, tracing the routes of plastics that pollute the world’s oceans. Bellini said Thursday that he was inspired by a 2018 study by a German scientist that found 80 percent of plastic in the world’s oceans arrives from just ten rivers. “The ocean is a no-man’s land, meaning what is found in the ocean belongs to no one, therefore it is no one’s responsibility to go take away that stuff,” Bellini said.

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Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades
2 years, 11 months ago

Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Plastic pollution at sea is …

Migratory animals are 'most vulnerable' to plastic pollution, microplastics finds UN Asia-Pacific regional report
3 years, 4 months ago

Migratory animals are 'most vulnerable' to plastic pollution, microplastics finds UN Asia-Pacific regional report

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Researchers cited estimates that 80 percent of the plastic that ends up in the oceans originates on land – with rivers thought to play a key role in carrying debris out to sea. From endangered freshwater dolphins drowned by discarded fishing nets to elephants scavenging through rubbish, migratory species are among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution, a UN report …

Plastic Pollution Is A Global Problem We Can't Ignore
5 years ago

Plastic Pollution Is A Global Problem We Can't Ignore

Huff Post  

It’s nearly impossible to go throughout your day without using plastic. NurPhoto via Getty Images It seems like there’s been a never-ending stream of headlines this year about plastic being discovered inside animals ― often contributing to their death. Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images Images It finds its way into food and drink, According to a recent article by …

Study: Lethal plastic trash now common in Greece’s whales
5 years, 6 months ago

Study: Lethal plastic trash now common in Greece’s whales

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A study of whales and dolphins that have washed up dead in Greece over a 20-year period has found alarmingly high levels of plastic trash — mostly bags — in the animals’ stomachs, which can condemn them to a slow and painful death. In the worst case, a researcher said Friday, a 5.3-meter young sperm whale beached …

Plastic waste swamping UK rivers, with one waterway more polluted than Great Pacific Garbage Patch, report says
5 years, 6 months ago

Plastic waste swamping UK rivers, with one waterway more polluted than Great Pacific Garbage Patch, report says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British rivers are so polluted with waste almost all samples contain microplastics, and one is …

David Attenborough issues stark warning over plastic pollution 'catastrophe'
5 years, 7 months ago

David Attenborough issues stark warning over plastic pollution 'catastrophe'

The Independent  

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Scientists examining 50 dead dolphins, seals and whales ALL had plastic in their system
5 years, 11 months ago

Scientists examining 50 dead dolphins, seals and whales ALL had plastic in their system

Daily Mail  

Britain's seas are now so polluted with plastic that particles were found in the guts of all 50 dead mammals examined in a study. this study provides more evidence that we all need to help reduce the amount of plastic waste released to our seas and maintain clean, healthy and productive oceans for future generations.’ In total, 26 species of …

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