A new study finds that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate at higher levels in the brain than in the liver and kidney.

Global Plastic Production Plastic production has reached astronomical levels, making its presence felt in every corner of the ...

Releasing the report at this major international meeting underscores the link between plastic pollution and ocean pollution ... the first step in bringing about change is to assemble the facts. That ...

A global treaty to end plastic pollution is within reach, but action on chemicals, production and financing is critical.

A startup in Mexico is trying to help get a handle on one Gulf coast city’s plastic waste problem by converting it into ...

This means more plastic in our oceans, more greenhouse gas emissions and more toxic air pollution, which exacerbates the climate crisis that often disproportionately affects communities of color.

here are some facts about plastic pollution - And it’s getting worse. Without a global response, there could be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050. We need urgent action at the UN to stop the ...

The IAEA is working with experts from all over the world to change that fate and protect marine life and the environment from plastic pollution. With its partners, the IAEA is researching and ...

The reelection of Donald J. Trump complicates US involvement in the plastics treaty. Plastic pollution is still a big topic in 2025 and one that’s not as close to being resolved as many ...

While completely avoiding microplastics is unrealistic in modern society, experts shared with Newsweek practical steps you can take to minimize your exposure.