Plastic has been slowly accumulating in the marine environment since the 1960s, to the point that we now have huge masses of plastic floating in the oceans and other waste plastics washing up on the once beautifully clean beaches around the world. It is estimated that there are 1 million pie...
Why is the ocean so badly affected by plastic? Incredibly vast and deep, the ocean acts like a huge sink for global pollution. Some of the plastic in the ocean originates from ships that lose cargo at sea. Abandoned plastic fishing nets and longlines – known as ghost gear – is also ...
Plastic is so cheap and easy to make, our use of it has grown at a phenomenal rate, and this has unintended consequences. It’s been found in the guts of creatures living deep in the ocean and even in human placentas....
The level of noise around us is constantly increasing, and is affecting the quality of our lives. What causes the noise? What should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. Task 2 报...
Plastic pollution in our oceans is one of the most pressing environmental issues we are facing today. A study released in 2019 reveals that the amount of plastics in our oceans has been increasing significantly since its use became widespread in the 50s, and this problem is likely to get ...
How does plastic cause ocean warming? How is water pollution affecting the hydrologic cycle? How did the Industrial Revolution affect ocean acidification? How does deforestation cause ocean acidification? How does pollution affect the biosphere?
oceans.When it comes to reducing ocean plastic pollution, though, the most effective innovations could be implemented on land. After all, prevention is better than cure. The report states that “the major response to ocean plastic pollution is likely to lie in preventing it from entering the ...
plastic, which scientists didn't really have a grip on until quite recently. It was really the past 10 years, the term microplastic, we wouldn't even coin until 2004. But since then, there has been really this ramping up of research into, first of all, where exactly this stuff is in...
Around 12.7 million tonnes of plastic are entering the ocean every year, killing over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals. By 2050 there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight. Plastic pollution is the environmental scourge of our age, but how can YOU make a diff...
Other than just being unsightly, litter has serious consequences for the environment and your community. Keep these in mind the next time you see plastic bottles on the ground. 1. Litter is one of the causes of pollution As litter degrades, chemicals and microparticles are released. These ...