"According to Weber's psychological theory of the finite pool of worry, people avoid dealing with multiple negative events at the same time. Consistent with this theory, as people worry more about the COVID-19 pandemic, they tend to neglect the problem of climate change. Here, we examine the number and content of climate change discussions on … Continue reading The Finite Pool of Worry Hypothesis
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Eat [and Drink] Less Plastic
Drink water from your tap. Drinking water is one of the biggest contributors to microplastic ingestion, but bottled water has about double the microplastic level of tap water, according to Mason, making it a poor choice for those who want to consume less plastic. Some bottled waters have also been found to have high levels … Continue reading Eat [and Drink] Less Plastic
The Plastic Industry’s Fight to Keep Polluting the World
"A Bag’s Life is just one small part of a massive, industry-led effort now underway to suppress meaningful efforts to reduce plastic waste while keeping the idea of recycling alive. The reality of plastics recycling? It’s pretty much already dead. In 2015, the U.S. recycled about 9 percent of its plastic waste, and since then … Continue reading The Plastic Industry’s Fight to Keep Polluting the World
Sailing Seas of Plastic
Interactive data visualization of plastic in the world's oceans. —Sailing Seas of Plastic
Plastic Fibres Found in Tap Water Around the World, Study Reveals | Environment | The Guardian
"Scores of tap water samples from more than a dozen nations were analysed by scientists for an investigation by Orb Media, who shared the findings with the Guardian. Overall, 83% of the samples were contaminated with plastic fibres. The US had the highest contamination rate, at 94%, with plastic fibres found in tap water sampled … Continue reading Plastic Fibres Found in Tap Water Around the World, Study Reveals | Environment | The Guardian
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