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Malaysia says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to plastic trash imports
Malaysia has had enough. Of the planet's plastic waste, that is.
What health risks do microplastics pose to us?
Microplastics can enter our bodies through ingestion, inhalation and dermal contact.
Waste imports are flooding Asian countries like Thailand
Waste management experts say Thailand is becoming "the garbage bin of the world."
How a gas-leak crisis points to air filters for classrooms
Some schools got air filters. Others didn't, and a difference in test scores suggests the filters are the reason.
There are far more microplastics in the oceans than we’ve thought
Microplastics are pernicious pollutants with the tiny particles having spread far and wide across the planet.
Air pollution makes you feel even more blue
If you feel blue quite a lot, you may do well to head to a place with clean air.