Secondary microplastics are produced by the disintegration of bigger size primary plastic particles and ultimately end up in the terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Comprehensive information on microplastic pollution in fresh water ecosystems is still limited on a single platform. This review critically ...
Most people still regard the environment as a provider of commodities or a receptacle for waste. When asked to name humanity’s primary environmental problems, people typically think of running out of nonrenewable raw materials and energy or about water and air pollution. Environmental research and...
Table I, shown the causes of marine pollution by municipality in the Province of Biliran. In fact, out of eight (8) municipalities in the Province of Biliran. Plastics obtained eighty (80%) percent in which appeared the highest causes of marine pollution due to improper disposal of garbage...
Since the late 1990s, the trend of plastic waste shipment from developed to developing countries has been increasing. In 2017, China announced an unprecedented ban on its import of most plastic waste, resulting in a sharp decline in global plastic waste trade flow and changes in the treatment ...
Additionally, urban areas generate vast amounts of waste, including solid waste and wastewater, which require significant energy and resources for disposal and treatment, adding to ecological footprints [13]. Human development intricately intertwines with ecological footprints, as advancements in living ...
But in January 2020, the Taal volcano eruption in the Philippines upended Soraya’s life and displaced thousands of residents, resulting in school and business closures and requiring her family to evacuate. With an internet connection as her only requirement, Soraya brought her work with her to ...
Soil Contamination:Soil contaminationarises from the deposition of toxic substances, heavy metals, or chemicals in the soil due to industrial activities, improper waste disposal, or agricultural practices. Contaminated soil can affect plant growth, leach into groundwater, and pose risks to human health...
IBM also increased its waste recycling goal, committing to divert 90% of IBM's total nonhazardous waste from landfills and incineration by 2025. Equitable impact IBM is proud of its inclusive culture and the programs we have established globally to provide wider access to critical skills and ...
Fig. 3. Surface plastic mass by ocean basin, 2013 Quantity of plastic waste floating at the ocean surface within reach of the world's ocean or marine basins. This is measured in terms of the mass of particles ranging from small microplastics to macroplastics. It includes only plastics within...
Moreover, electronic waste disposal, particularly outdated ICT equipment, poses environmental challenges. Improper handling and disposal of e-waste can release hazardous substances, contributing to CO2 emissions [84]. The results for natural resource rents exhibit a positive relationship with CO2 emissions...