Fungi have been recognized as potential allies in the fight against plastic pollution for a while now. These microorganisms ...

Plastic Odyssey is a global initiative dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in the world's most affected regions. Over the ...

Plastic is the most prevalent marine pollutant, and plastic surfaces are the fastest growing habitat in the ocean.

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Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa recently discovered that many species of fungi isolated from Hawai‘i’s ...

Ninety percent of the world’s coral is in danger of disappearing by 2050. But with more funding, research, and volunteers, ...

Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the ...

Pollution is linked to the deaths of 100 children under five daily in South East Asia and the Pacific, according to ... flight back to the capital. Two big plastic containers are being filled ...