Why plastic-filled Neptune balls are washing up on beaches: Seagrass and ocean pollution explained
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 () Mediterranean beaches reveal a hidden battle against plastic pollution through Neptune balls, formed by seagrass. These natural bundles trap significant amounts of plastic, highlighting the crucial role of seagrass meadows in combating ocean waste. Protecting these vital ecosystems is essential for both biodiversity and mitigating the impact of plastic pollution.
Protesters urge strong action on plastic pollution at UN talks
The World Wildlife Fund staged a conveyor belt of plastic waste outside the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday, as countries sought..
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Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution
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Delegates from 100 countries meet for last-chance talks to reduce plastic pollution
Delegates from 176 UN member states, NGOs, scientists and industrialists are meeting in Geneva until 14 August to..
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