If you find yourself in some secluded spot in the American West—maybe Yellowstone, or the deserts of Utah, or the forests of Oregon—take a deep breath and get some fresh air along with some ...

Globally, the coastal lagoons of Lagos (Nigeria), Sakumo (Ghana) and Bizerte (Tunisia) -- close to large urban centers and without waste and sewage treatment systems -- are among the most affected ...

Scientists have revealed which countries have the highest consumption of microplastics through our food and through the air. So how does the U.S. compare? Microplastics refer to any plastics smaller ...

Every day, people are exposed to microplastics from food, water, beverages and air. But it's unclear just how many of these particles accumulate in the human body, and whether they pose health risks.

Glitter is made to be tiny and adhere loosely to surfaces, contributing to microplastic pollution. Biodegradable solutions might still get everywhere, but won't stick around forever. As opposed to ...

Hoof it through the national parks of the western United States—Joshua Tree, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon—and breathe deep the pristine air. These are unspoiled lands, collectively a great American ...

Mike Weisskopf leaned off a boat dock, bucket in hand, and scooped water from Wappoo Creek. Nearby, an empty plastic liquor bottle bobbed up and down. Weisskopf, a volunteer for Charleston Waterkeeper ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size, have become one of the most pervasive pollutants in our environment. They originate from the breakdown of a variety of sources ...

Plastic and microplastic pollution has become a defining environmental concern of our time; headlines warn that these invisible particles might be infiltrating our food and drink. But how much of this ...