Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Plastic Pollution
Big reduction in plastic bags washed up onto UK’s beaches
There's been an 80 per cent drop in number of plastic bags washed up onto UK's beaches, but other forms of plastic pollution have increased.
Study finds microplastics in human testicles
A study has discovered microplastics in every human testicle and scientists fear this might be impacting human reproductive health.
Earn money from recycling
While we should all automatically be recycling, if you need a little more incentive then we explain how you can earn money from recycling.
Fears plastic can make cancer more aggressive
New research suggests that microplastics can play an important role in the speed and aggressiveness of cancers in humans.
International Day of Zero Waste
To encourage humanity to rethink how it deals with our mountains of waste March 30 marks the UN’s International Day of Zero Waste.
Action urged over plastic pollution in blood
Common Seas is urging the UK Government to fund research into the human health impact of plastic pollution found in blood
MCS sues DEFRA over failure to tackle sewage in seas
The Marine Conservation Society it is taking legal action against the UK Government’s the DEFRA over the pumping of sewage into UK waters
UN move to end plastic pollution is welcome – now what about biodiversity and climate change?
The UN plastics resolution is a big step forward, but on biodiversity and climate, we’re falling far behind, argues Marco Magrini
New global treaty a crucial step towards solving the plastic pollution crisis
Prof Steve Fletcher, director of the University of Portsmouth's Global Plastics Policy Centre, talks about a global plastic pollution treaty
Why aluminium cans may be the answer to the world’s plastic problem
The infinitely recyclable nature of aluminium cans could offer a promising packaging alternative to plastic
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