Microplastics in Sedimentary Systems - What We Do and Don't Know About This Type of Sediment Particle
Explore microplastics as a new sediment type, their global impact, and unique transport behaviors in various environments. Learn about challenges and opportunities in sedimentology research.
Plastics in the Environment and Human Health
Explore the impact of plastics on ecosystems and human health, and discover how geoscientists are leading efforts to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability.
Using Microbes to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater - Briefing Paper Launch
Explore innovative microbial solutions for removing microplastics from wastewater, addressing environmental concerns and potential impacts on agriculture and public health.
Is Your Clothing Exposing You to Harmful Chemicals? - The Hidden Health Hazards in Fashion
Découvrez les dangers cachés des vêtements synthétiques et apprenez à protéger votre peau des produits chimiques nocifs et des microplastiques absorbés par la mode moderne.
Science on Tap: Secrets of Seagrass Part 2
Explore seagrass ecosystems, their importance, and challenges they face. Learn about different species, habitat restoration, and cutting-edge research techniques in marine conservation.
Microplastics in Unexpected Places - New Research Findings
Explore new findings on microplastic pollution, including its presence in remote environments, shedding from clothing, and movement through agricultural land. Gain insights into the widespread impact of this environmental concern.
Arctic Report Card 2018 - Environmental Changes and Impacts
Comprehensive overview of Arctic environmental changes, featuring expert insights on climate, ecosystems, and human impacts, with implications for global weather patterns and policy decisions.
Emerging Plastic and Chemical Contaminants in Marine Environments - Ocean Sciences Meeting 2018
Explore emerging contaminants in marine environments, their effects on wildlife, and potential impacts on food webs. Learn about microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other pollutants in coastal ecosystems.
A Forensic Scientist's Approach to Microplastics
Forensic scientist explores innovative solutions to plastic pollution, drawing on expertise in fiber analysis to address environmental challenges and develop sustainable alternatives.
How to Save the World from Plastic
Explores microplastics' origins and solutions for ocean pollution, tracing a water bottle's journey to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and discussing ways to address plastic waste.
Plastic in Our Blood: Understanding Health Impacts of Microplastic Exposure
Explore the alarming presence of microplastics in human bodies, their health implications, and our complex relationship with plastic pollution through expert insights and research findings.
Using fungi to align with life on a finite planet | Sue Van Hook | TEDxDirigo
The complementary processes of photosynthesis and decomposition run life on this finite planet without creating waste streams. So how can we use this knowledge to move toward circular economies that better align with ecological cycles? Mycologist Sue Van Hook focuses on ocean health for the oxygen w
A Mother’s Letter to Her Daughter | Alexa McGovern | TEDxDirigo
NOTE FROM TED: While microplastics and other pollutants have been identified as a public health and safety concern, several claims in this talk around the prevalence and long-term health effects of microplastic exposure have been contested by experts working in the field and remain an ongoing field