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It appears to be widespread among all sorts of different birds.
Some of the world’s most threatened birds are exposed to plastic pollution – even far out to sea.
A legal researcher studied court cases in 30 countries to see what works.
Four graphs that show us how humanity’s impact on the planet is growing.
Marine governance in New Zealand is fragmented, with several agencies operating under various statutes. But a more collaborative, ecosystem-based approach to better protect the ocean is emerging.
Polylactic acid – a popular bioplastic – does not readily break down when released into the ocean, and could disrupt marine ecosystems
Inflating your cars’ tyres properly isn’t just good for your bank account - it can minimise your environmental footprint too.
Arctic sea ice algae contaminated with microplastics have serious consequences for ecosystems and the climate.
A study shows that exposure to polyester microfibres inhibits growth in mussels.
Compostable food waste bin caddies are the main sustainable use for bioplastics at present. Almost all bioplastics are ending up in landfill.
Many marine animals, birds and fish are ingesting plastic. New research identifies the first named health effect from it.
Evidence suggests that Scotland’s bottle deposit scheme would prevent huge amounts of litter from entering the environment.
Nigeria’s incoming president must prioritise environmental protection to avert further loss of the country’s biodiversity.
Remote islands in the Indian Ocean are now strewn with plastic waste – the origin of this waste has until now not been established.
Plastic pollution can be checked in Nigeria if the government insists that companies integrate corporate social responsibility into their processes.
How to make England’s new ban a success.
Humans are expert pattern-finders. But artificial intelligence tools are better at trawling through vast data sets to find anything from waste dumps to heat-tolerant corals.
Waste pickers want a say in how policies are designed and implemented.
Many countries export their plastic waste abroad – but the mismanagement of this plastic waste is one of the leading causes of plastic pollution in nature.
Top contributors
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Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
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Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy, University of Portsmouth
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Professor of Geography and Environmental Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Professor, School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University
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Research Chair, Indigenous Approaches to Environmental Management, Keele University
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Professor of Sustainable Development, Keele University
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, Oceans and Atmosphere, CSIRO
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Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth
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Postdoctoral researcher CSIRO, CSIRO
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Research Fellow in Circular Economy Systems, University of Leeds
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of International Environmental Law, University of Lincoln
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PhD Student, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
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Professor of Marine Biology and Conservation, Bournemouth University
