Browsing: Plastic

As a constant cycle of studies reveal, the harm plastic does to our health – from particles found throughout our bodies to the chemicals in plastics…

There are a lot of odd airport jobs. The “bird guys” keep birds at bay, lavatory crews empty the loos, and finally, there are people who…

Action must be taken to curb the use of plastic additives linked to plummeting sperm counts, a leading reproductive scientist has warned, as splits over chemical…

“Every year I see patients who have had surgery abroad that did not meet any reasonable standard of care,” adds Dr. Rosenberg. “This includes numerous patients…

Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed.The UN negotiations, the sixth round of talks in just under three…

Negotiators in Geneva are scrambling to salvage a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, on the final day of talks. Despite a strong push by nearly…

Negotiations to secure a global treaty to combat plastic pollution were in limbo as talks entered their final day after dozens of countries rejected the latest…

An image from the study illustrating how plastic bottles reach Latin American Pacific coasts. Illustration: Garcés-Ordóñez et al. (2025) (CC BY 4.0)The scientists found that, like…

Ministers have announced a clampdown on “cowboy” cosmetic procedures, including liquid Brazilian butt lifts, with stricter rules on who is allowed to perform the procedures in…

Plans to cut down on “cowboy” cosmetic procedures have been introduced by the government, meaning that only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform high-risk…