Hawaii has a serious trash problem — and it’s coming on ocean waves
The Hawaiian archipelago is in trash trouble. Vast amounts of trash have been washing ashore on the state’s once-pristine beaches.
Microplastic particles threaten fish larvae
Researchers have found that larval fish exposed to microplastic particles during development displayed changed behaviors and stunted growth which lead to greatly increased mortality rates.
Niger delta oil spill clean-up launched – but could take quarter of a century
A $1bn clean-up of one of the world’s most oil-polluted regions will be officially launched on Thursday by the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Small offshore oil spills put seabirds at risk
Chronic pollution from many small oil spills may have greater population-level impacts on seabirds than a single large spill, suggest researchers.
Microplastic pollution of the beaches of Guanabara Bay, Southeast Brazil
Guanabara Bay, in southeastern Brazil, has been identified as one of the most polluted environments on the Brazilian coastline, mainly due to the presence of heavy metals and hydrocarbons.
Premature Deaths from Environmental Degradation Threat to Global Public Health, UNEP Report Says
Danger posed by air pollution, chemicals, microplastics, zoonotic diseases and other environmental threats to human health revealed in series of reports released at second United Nations Environment Assembly.
Biodegradable plastic ‘false solution’ for ocean waste problem
Biodegradable plastic water bottles and shopping bags are a false solution to the ubiquitous problem of litter in the oceans, the UN’s top environmental scientist has warned, speaking at the the UN environment assembly in Nairobi, where 170 countries are meeting and expected to pass a resolution on microplastics later this week.
What does a beach tells us about the European Union?
How the European Union has changed the sea and sand. A BBC News’ video clip.
Licence to drill: Centrica awarded rights to explore Barents Sea
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has been awarded rights to explore in the Barents Sea off Norway.