U.S. Representatives Scholten and Levin introduce the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act to combat plastic pollution in the ...

Plastic pollution is no longer an issue affecting only oceans, soil, or the air. A recent scientific study found ...

Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental concern as modern societies rely increasingly on plastic products. Much of this plastic waste eventually reaches the ocean, with rivers acting ...

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that links rising risks directly to the manufacture of new ...

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution ...

Plastic pollution may be quietly fueling algal blooms by knocking out the grazers that usually keep algae under control.

Researchers say plastic pollution is undermining oceans’ role as key natural buffer against climate change. - Greenline ...

Looking to decrease your consumption of microplastics? You should know that these foods and drinks have all been found to include more than their fair share.

Algalita Marine Research and Education, a local nonprofit, has revamped its educator mini-grants program to support teachers driving environmental action, organizers said.

Rivers carry plastic across continents, so scientists tracked its movement across continents too. A sweeping new UC Santa Barbara-led study spanning four continents and eight countries has amassed one ...

A new study from Ocean Conservancy is sounding a stark warning about the deadly impact plastic pollution is having on Florida ...

Countries on Saturday elected Chile's COP climate summit chief negotiator to revive stalled talks on striking a landmark ...