文章内容: **标题**:The Hidden Dangers of Plastic **正文**: Plastic, a material that has revolutionized our daily lives with its convenience and durability, also hides a darker side. Its persistence in the environment, particularly in oceans, has led to widespread pollution, harming marine ...
However, the oceans are facing an insidious and growing threat: plastic pollution. Plastic waste, which is pervasive in marine environments, poses a significant risk to marine ecosystems, wildlife, and ultimately, human well-being. In this article, we will delve into the issue of oc...
Using monthly averaged daily runoff for the period 2005–2014, we assessed seasonal variations in modelled river plastic inputs into oceans worldwide. We estimated that >74.5% of the total river plastic input occurs between May and October. Our model showed a peak in global inputs for the mon...
There is more than 12.7 million tons of plastic in our oceans as of now. Irresponsible disposal of plastics will lead to disturbances in the natural ecosystems as well as our food chain. Banning plastic altogether is not possible because we are heavily dependant on plastic every day. From our...
When you wash the clothing, the fibres wash down the drain (下水道), ending up in our rivers, lakes and oceans. This ultimately pollutes our drinking water and the food that we catch from the water. If you can't see microplastics, do you need to worry about them? The simple answer ...
Plastic in the Oceans May Help Some Species Proliferate Like Weeds Garbage in the North Pacific may help some species proliferate at the expense of others ByCarrie Madren Plastic's durability helped to make it a popular miracle material in the early 20th century. Its omnipresence, however, may ...
1. Which area of our planet is most affected by plastic waste? The problem is most acute in our oceans. 2. According to the article, how many species of animals are now affected by plastic waste? Dr Jennifer Lavers from the University of Tasmania says "…almost every species in the ocea...
Further information on research design is available in theNature Research Reporting Summarylinked to this article. Data availability and ref.23). References Lebreton, L. C. et al. River plastic emissions to the world’s oceans. PubMedPubMed Central...
In addition, there is a global demand for such approaches as illustrated by the ratification of global conventions and the adoption of Sustainable Development Goal 14—“conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”, thus calling for improved plastic ...
Plastic is often seen as a cheap yet highly convenient purchasing choice. The “use one then throw away” mentality has become engrained in our culture, and that’s not good news for our environment and oceans. Try to limit your use of plastic by investing in reusable items and staying awa...