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Experts in Marine and Coastal Systems Predict Top 15 Emerging Impacts on Ocean Biodiversity Over Next Decade

Experts in Marine and Coastal Systems Predict Top 15 Emerging Impacts on Ocean Biodiversity Over Next Decade

Liang Lan July 30, 2022

Lithium extraction from the deep sea, overfishing of deeper-water species, and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are....

Fossil fuels may be linked to fall in sperm counts, fertility

Fossil fuels may be linked to fall in sperm counts, fertility

Liang Lan December 16, 2021

A substantial drop in fertility rates over the past half century could be the linked to pollution from the burning....

Coastal species are forming colonies on plastic trash in the ocean, study finds

Coastal species are forming colonies on plastic trash in the ocean, study finds

Liang Lan December 11, 2021

Termed “neopelagic communities”, these colonies are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and going where the current flows

Milk jugs, cartons or plastic bags — which one is best for the environment?

Milk jugs, cartons or plastic bags — which one is best for the environment?

George Scott November 25, 2021

Nearly 20 litres of water are needed to produce the paper carton for each litre of milk.

14 Simple Ways To Live More Sustainably And Reduce Plastic Waste

14 Simple Ways To Live More Sustainably And Reduce Plastic Waste

Aditya Mukarji July 21, 2019

The “use and throw” culture that we have adopted shows our carefree attitude, clearly telling the world that the waste....

UK Considers Tax on Single-Use Plastics to Tackle Ocean Pollution

UK Considers Tax on Single-Use Plastics to Tackle Ocean Pollution

November 18, 2017

An estimated 12m tonnes of plastic enters the oceans each year, and residues are routinely found in fish, sea birds....