The Plastic Problem: A Global Crisis Plastics, though convenient and cheap, have led to a serious environmental and health crisis. Here’s a quick look at the primary issues. 1. Environmental Impact • Persistent Pollution: Most plastics aren’t biodegradable, breaking down only into microplastics, which contaminate soil, water, and air. • Ocean Crisis: Millions of tons…
“LNG is not a bridge fuel to clean energy,” said one expert. “It’s a highway to climate hell.” Jessica Corbett Oct 03, 2024 On the heels of Hurricane Helene devastating the U.S. Southeast and sparking fresh calls for action on the fossil fuel-driven climate emergency, a long-awaited study revealed Thursday that the planet-heating pollution from…
More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, some of which are hazardous to health, while little is known about others, a study said Tuesday. Around 100 of these chemicals are considered to be of “high concern” to human health, said lead study author Birgit Geueke from…