All aquatic species in rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea are contaminated with microplastics, according to a report called “i-plastic” published by an international team of researchers,
Some naturally-occurring bacteria grow faster on the remains of plastic bags than in organic matter like twigs and leaves, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The
This article, authored by Dr. Aziz Abdullah, originally appeared on Thrive Global. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic that has gripped the planet over the past several months, the
Despite European Union laws to protect water supplies, biodiversity and human health, a majority of Europe’s freshwater bodies fail to meet ecological and pollution standards, according to a report published
The European Environment Agency has good news for beachgoers – most of Europe’s bathing waters meet European Union quality standards, according to a study released last week. The EEA’s
Scientists in Sweden have discovered a type of moss that is capable of removing arsenic from contaminated water in as little as an hour. The researchers say their findings not