Why Canada’s single‑use plastic ban could help the environment and wildlife
The global focus on plastic pollution isn’t a distraction from other planetary issues.
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In the ocean, the most harmful plastic is too small to see
There are at least 268,000 tonnes of plastic floating around in the oceans, according to new research by a global team of scientists. The world generates 288m tonnes of plastic worldwide each year, just…
How we found world’s deepest fish in the Mariana Trench – and why we must keep exploring
It was our 14th expedition to the trenches of the Pacific Ocean, where depths can exceed 10,000m. And it was due to be our last for the foreseeable future. We had been aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s…
‘Climate Change – The Facts’: the BBC and David Attenborough should talk about solutions
The BBC’s new documentary is a great opportunity to challenge our current economic system.
Why big oil is not interested in Venezuela
Donald Trump said he would ‘unleash’ the country’s resources.
Pristine Antarctic fjords contain similar levels of microplastics to open oceans near big civilisations
Preliminary results of a study have shown microplastics have reached in a newly revealed Antarctic environment.
Nobel prize awarded for ‘click chemistry’ – an environmentally friendly method of building molecules
The three scientists’ independent discoveries are helping to make the entire field of chemistry more environmentally friendly.
Colombia: being an environmental activist in some countries is much more dangerous than in others
While celebrating the millions on streets in London and Vancouver, we must not forget the sacrifices of people in the Global South.
Plastics could help build a sustainable future – here’s how
Plastics are strong, durable, waterproof, lightweight, easy to mould, and recyclable – all key properties for construction materials.
Teenagers are choosing to study Stem subjects – it’s a sign of the times
For students taking three A-levels, the most popular combination of subjects was biology, chemistry and maths.
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