Microplastics have made their way into penises. What can we do to avoid them?
Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies, including the brain, blood, organs, and even penises. What are the health risks, and how can we avoid them?
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Microplastics have been found in human testicles. Now what?
New research suggests microplastics have crossed a unique blood barrier in human testicles. An expert weighs in on what this means, and what you can do.
The rate of oil demand growth has peaked 'for good,' Bank of America says
Analysts say global oil demand should slow down over the next six years after its breakneck recovery coming out of the pandemic.
NY wants to force Pepsi, Frito-Lay to clean up discarded plastic bottles and food wrappers, alleging that 'irresponsible packaging' is polluting river
Food wrappers and plastic bottles at the shores of the Buffalo River and watershed are contaminating the city's drinking water, the lawsuit alleges.
These 3 climate breakthroughs should give us hope for 2023 and beyond
These milestones could make 2022 a turning point for the planet, including climate laws, progress in EVs, and agreements to combat plastic pollution.
Visualizing beloved aquatic animals when we reach for plastic might just help us use less of it and protect our oceans
New research shows that photos of animals above recycling bins appeared to reduce people's behaviors around plastic consumption.
Recycling doesn't keep plastic out of our stomachs, lungs, or blood, experts say
"I expect in the end, we are all exposed," said Marja Lamoree, a chemist at Vrije Universiteit behind a study discovering microplastics in blood.
Microplastics discovered in human blood are 'unsettling.' Scientists are trying to figure out whether they're harmful.
Scientists say they're in the dark on the health impacts of microplastics circulating the human body.
Advanced recycling turns used plastic into a resource. Here's how it works and how it can reduce plastic waste.
Consumers can now buy food and pharmaceutical products that use packaging made with reused plastic thanks to advanced recycling.
Restaurants are scrambling to find plastic cups, straws, and takeout containers as demand swells for to-go orders
The plastic shortage is a result of soaring demand, labor shortages, supply-chain hiccups, and storms in Texas earlier this year
Toxic chemicals linked to infertility found in Big Macs and Taco Bell burritos
Researchers tested burgers, burritos, and pizza from six top fast food chains in the US for various chemicals. They found toxins in 80% of samples.
McDonald's pledged to phase out its plastic Happy Meal Toys, but environmental experts say the company's real problem is its use of beef
This means that plastic figurines could be replaced by items like 3D paper figurines or game pieces made from recycled materials.
Why I'm throwing away every plastic thing in my kitchen ASAP
Studies show chemicals like BPA can seep into food. A molecular biologist worries this can lead to major health issues like obesity and diabetes.
Your morning coffee is about to get more expensive
The US is running low on coffee due to a drought in Brazil and congested shipping ports. Say goodbye to that $4 latte ... for something pricier.
A shortage of plastics could force a 'fight for materials' among retailers, car makers, and more after Texas storm upends manufacturing: Report
Consumers can expect higher prices on everything from homes to smart devices and medical supplies, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Plummeting sperm counts are threatening the future of human existence, and plastics could be to blame
Fertility researcher Shanna Swan found harmful environmental factors are physiologically changing fetuses' hormones in the womb.
Loop Industries plunges 22% after a short-seller accused its patented plastic-recycling technology of being 'very misleading'
Hindenburg blasted Loop's review for using the word "pure" loosely and for not providing any details on the economic viability of its process.
Bottle-fed babies could be ingesting more than 1 million microplastics every day
A study found bottle-fed babies ingest 1.5 million microplastics a day when formula is prepared per WHO guidelines. The long-term effect is unclear.
Offices are displaying photos of Greta Thunberg's disapproving stare to guilt people into ditching disposable plastics
Thinking about reaching for a disposable cup or plastic utensil? Greta Thunberg might make you reconsider.
9 things that aren't helping the environment as much as you think they are, from recycling to carbon offsets
Recycling, fish farming, and biofuels don't always help the planet. Here are the environmental impacts of some common eco-friendly practices.