Welcome to the plastisphere, the realm of plastic microbes: ‘It’s a new ecosystem on the planet’
Juan F. Samaniego|
The very nature of this material, which repels water, makes it easy for microorganisms to thrive in it and form communities
Scientists call for global action on microplastics, now found in more than 1,300 species
The amount of plastic entering the environment will double by 2040, according to a scientific review that argues for the need for urgent measures
The amount of plastic that reaches the sea is ten times less than previously thought, but that is not good news
The 3.4 million tons of polymers floating on the surface of the ocean indicate that the material remains in the water for years longer
Plastic colonialism: Mexico’s waste imports from the US double in two years
Verónica García De León Robles|Mexico|
For the first time, an interactive map shows the cross-border trade of plastic waste to Mexico, which skyrocketed when China banned it
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