A new study has made a concerning discovery in one of Bangladesh's favorite fish. Researchers found that hilsa — a staple in ...

Pollution by microplastics is increasingly posing a major threat to the world’s seas and oceans, as well as human health, ...

New research shows that microplastics have been contaminating some freshwater streams decades earlier than previously ...

The study found widespread microplastic pollution across some Appalachian streams, which poses ecological and public health ...

The rise in plastic waste, including microscopic plastic floating in our oceans, is pushing more than 160 nations to develop a global plan to dramatically reduce the world's growing piles of plastic.

Recycled plastic pellets can release a hidden mix of over 80 chemicals into water, disrupting hormones and fat metabolism in zebrafish larvae. Researchers warn that unknown and toxic additives ...

Although this ban initially reduced plastic bag litter, it only prohibited the use of bags thinner than 2.25 millimeters, permitting grocery stores and large retailers to charge for thicker ...