Researchers conducting a planned University of Florida-led study on plankton in two lagoons of the Florida Keys stumbled upon an unexpected presence in the course of their routine sampling: ...

GAINESVILLE - The presentation to the high school students always starts with the same question: How many of you have heard of microplastic pollution? Abbey Tyrna, a University of Florida/IFAS ...

The week includes events in which the public can learn about microplastics, participate in cleanups and discover practical solutions to reduce plastic waste at home. In a proclamation, Governor ...

An environmental engineer who mapped microplastic pollution in three of Pennsylvania’s watersheds explains what it means for ...

A new survey shows US consumer awareness of microplastic pollution has surged to 41%, up from 17% in 2017, with many avoiding synthetic fibres. Cotton is widely seen as environmentally safe, prompting ...

A new study shows U.S. consumer awareness of microplastic pollution has surged to 41%, up from 17% in 2017, with many linking concerns directly to clothing. Cotton is widely perceived as ...

Experts in the fight against plastic pollution are meeting this week to develop an international network of high-tech laboratories that can monitor marine microplastics, and examine other progress ...

Three 16-year-old Indian students Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta have been named Asia Winners of The ...

For the third year, the Florida Microplastic Awareness Project is promoting September as Microplastic Awareness Month. Around the state, there will be various educational activities designed to help ...

Newly published findings examined the relationship between microplastics and a startling rise in one type of cancer in young people, and the results were concerning. Researchers at China's Tianjin ...

Explore the research-driven journey of Dr. Yethindra, a researcher whose work on microplastic mitigation has shaped national ...