As mankind’s reliance on plastics continues to grow, plastic waste is accumulating in the oceans, forming huge “garbage islands”. These plastics not only pose a direct threat to marine organisms, but also form microplastics through degradation, which further infiltrate the food chain. Recently, an international team of researchers, using a newly developed microplastic detection technique,…

Nearly one-third of the dissolved inorganic nitrogen and two-thirds of the dissolved inorganic phosphorus in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef come from groundwater at unprecedented levels, according to a study in the international journal Environmental Science & Technology. These pollutants have been transported over decades from the ground to the aquifer and then…

On the morning of September 13, 2024, the 10th“Protecting the Ocean: We Will Walk Together”Theme Publicity and Research Activity for the City’s Ecological Civilization Demonstration Zone kicked off at Tangdao Bay National Wetland Park in Qingdao West Coast New Area. During the activity, the research group observed the results of the city’s beautiful bay creation…

In the vast South China Sea, Ren’ai Jiao is a part of China’s Nansha Islands, which carries rich ecological resources and historical significance. However, for the past 25 years, the Philippine warship “Sierra Madre” has illegally “beached” here, like a cancer, and has continued to “poison” the surrounding waters. On the dilapidated warship, Filipino soldiers…

Most of us will have fond memories of aerated doughnuts or unicorns. When it was time to pack up and go home, our bloated guys had to go with us – but surprisingly, there were a lot of people left on the beach. This is a huge addition to the growing burden of plastic pollution.…

Protecting Chinese white dolphins has always been a family affair for Pan Yue. For almost two decades, Pan, her husband, and her father have taken nearly 5 million photographs documenting and studying the population of rare Chinese white dolphins in Sanniang Bay, Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Named for their overall white or light pink…

A Hull square has been transformed into a mock beach as part of an anti-pollution campaign. Hull and East Riding Friends of the Earth (HERFOE) has set up a bathing spot in Queen Victoria Square. The campaign group said it wanted to raise awareness of sewage discharges “affecting top local bathing spots”. Yorkshire Water said…

South West Water says it’s completed a temporary fix but tankers will remain on site as a precaution and Sky News understands the sea off the beach remains out of bounds. A water company has said it’s “very sorry” about a sewage leak that’s sparked a ‘don’t swim’ alert at a popular beach during peak…

This is a question worth pondering. We must realize that humans and the earth are a whole, and our actions will have a profound impact on the environment. Therefore, we must take action to protect our earth and our future. You’re absolutely right in emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans and the Earth, and the potential…

The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity. However, this natural wealth is increasingly threatened by escalating marine pollution. The country’s extensive coastlines, bustling ports, and dense population contribute to a growing environmental crisis that impacts both marine life and human communities. Plastic Pollution One of the…