Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the air
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
Ghost gear is haunting our oceans
Fishing gear isn’t just deadly when there’s a fisherman at the other end of the line. Lost and abandoned equipment...
California teen finds golf balls are a major source of plastic waste in our oceans
The plastic waste in our oceans is a major environmental problem thanks to humans tossing out single-use items...
Cheap drainage nets keep water pollution at bay in Australia
Water pollution is a growing crisis around the world, but one city in Australia is doing its part to tackle the...
European parliament supports the ban of single-use plastics
The EU adopted new plans last week to ban single-use plastic items like plates, straws, cutlery, balloon sticks...
Maya Bay closes following extensive environmental damage from tourists
The Thai beach that Leonardo DiCaprio made famous in his 2000 movie The Beach is closing indefinitely thanks to...
Lecomte reaches mile 1,000 in his swim across the Pacific Ocean
Ben Lecomte, the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean back in 1998, is now attempting to be the first...
Only 13% of Earth’s oceans remain untouched by humans — for now
Only 13 percent of the planet's oceans are unaffected by human activities, such as fishing and pollution, according...
This floating park in Rotterdam is made from recycled plastic waste
More than 1,000 square feet of plastic ultimately destined to pollute the ocean is getting a second lease on life...
Coral forests thrive near Sicily’s underwater volcanoes
Nearly one kilometer below the water surface near Sicily, a rare ecosystem of corals, sponges and wildlife is thriving....
Man plans to swim the Pacific Ocean to raise awareness for plastic pollution
You've heard a lot about the ocean plastic crisis, and may even know a fair amount about the Great Pacific Garbage...
Billions of pieces of plastic trash are sickening the world’s coral reefs
As if coral reefs didn't have enough to contend with, as bleaching ravages the vital ocean environments - a new...
Scotland to ban manufacture and sale of plastic cotton swabs
Scotland could be the first country in the United Kingdom to ban plastic-stemmed cotton swabs. A new measure would...
INTERVIEW: James Dyson on using his famous vacuum technology to suck garbage from rivers
Every year, roughly 14 billion tons of waste are swept out to our oceans via rivers and canals - an environmental...
Scientists call for a worldwide ban on the ‘global hazard’ of glitter
You know microbeads are terrible for the planet, but have you ever considered the environmental impact of glitter?...
Scientists discover cheap method to identify “lost” 99% of ocean microplastics
The world's oceans are awash with hazardous microplastics that are largely invisible to the naked eye. These tiny...
Whale mother can’t let go of dead calf likely poisoned by plastic
The impact of humanity's pollution on nature became all too real in a heartbreaking clip from Blue Planet II. A...
The Ocean Cleanup finds 1.15 to 2.41 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans from rivers
How much plastic do rivers dump into the world's oceans? The Ocean Cleanup decided to find out. They conducted...
Norwegian billionaire funds world’s largest yacht to scoop up plastic
Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke has profited from offshore drilling. But now the businessman, who started...
The Ocean Cleanup raises $21.7 million to begin ridding the Pacific Ocean of plastic
Last fall The Ocean Cleanup found 1,000 large pieces of plastic in two hours in the Pacific Ocean during their...
New plastic garbage patch discovered in Arctic Ocean
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn't the only place where plastic pollution is gathering in the world's oceans....
Revealing map shows the distribution of all known ocean trash
There's still a lot the average person doesn't know about the trash clogging up our oceans. Alfred Wegener Institute...
Plankton Pundit video shows exact moment plastic enters the food chain
Many people are familiar with the plight of birds or whales that consume plastic bags. But you might not be aware...
Indonesia pledges $1 billion annually to tackle ocean pollution problem
Indonesia unloads more plastic into the oceans than any other country, except China. But now the country plans...
If you eat seafood, you’re probably eating fleece microfibers
If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors (or simply like to feel warm and cozy throughout the day), you’re...
The top 7 WTF moments in fashion this year
Has there ever been a year in our lifetime that so many of us have been so eager to kiss good-bye? It seems like...
Sponge Suit bikini can help you clean the ocean while you swim
In the future, you could help clean up the oceans just by playing in your bikini. Sponge Suit is a smart bathing...
Enchanting forest of crocheted coral reefs comes to the Museum of Arts and Design
Conceived by Margaret and Christine Wertheim and their Los Angeles–based organization, the Institute For Figuring,...
World’s first ocean trash recon mission is complete – and the results are way worse than we thought
The Ocean Cleanup just completed its first aerial reconnaissance scan of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to assess...