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23 de abr. de 2024 · Plastic pollution has become ubiquitous in natural and built environments, raising concerns about potential harm to humans and nature alike. Once in the environment, research shows that plastic pollution is persistent and may take between 100 to 1,000 years or more to decompose, depending on environmental conditions.
3 de may. de 2024 · Learn More. Air pollution, release into the atmosphere of various gases, finely divided solids, or finely dispersed liquid aerosols at rates that exceed the natural capacity of the environment to dissipate and dilute or absorb them. High concentrations can cause undesirable health, economic, or aesthetic effects.
17 de abr. de 2024 · Some 11 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans each year—that’s equivalent to at least one dump truck per minute. This Earth Day, we must recognize that one of the biggest threats to ...
24 de abr. de 2024 · Mismanaged waste is plastic that isn’t recycled or disposed of in a well-managed landfill or incinerator, but rather ends up loose in the environment or burned in an open pit. Annual production ...
Hace 3 días · Apr. 18, 2024 — The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest accidental spill in history, released almost 100 million gallons of oil, causing significant pollution. A decade...
1 de may. de 2024 · Plastic pollution, harmful accumulation of synthetic plastic products in the environment. Plastics are persistent large-scale pollutants, and plastic debris (such as bottles, straws, containers, and plastic wrap) and particulates have been found in many environmental niches, from Mount Everest to the bottom of the sea.
24 de abr. de 2024 · Pollution: A global issue. Pollution of the environment is a worldwide issue that is intrinsically related to rapid industrialisation and urbanisation. It harms the environment’s long-term viability and ecosystem services.
