Scientists have new evidence to explain why plastic is dangerous to sea turtles: the animals mistake the scent of plastic for food. Thus, a plastic bag floating in the sea not only looks like a ...

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You see photos of plastic pollution in the ocean, but it can be hard to connect that to the plastic you're buying and using every day. Here are three ways the plastic you throw away can end up in the ...

Plastic accumulating in our oceans and on our beaches has become a global crisis. Billions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling convergences that make up about 40 percent of the world's ocean ...

(WSPA) – Spring rains can help a waterfall to roar! The amount of water influences the sound, volume and look of the falls. A high-flow waterfall ushers through at least 200 gallons per hour per ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

But doubters will be surprised to learn that Iowa is actually home to several natural cascades, as well as many lovely spillways. So, if you’re searching for “waterfalls near me” and worried ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

Traffic backed up at least a mile on Interstate 10 over the Bonnet Carré Spillway Friday night after a vehicle fire forced the eastbound span of the bridge to close for about an hour. The state ...

AT 828 I HAVE TWO LEFT LANES BLOCKED ON I-10 EASTBOUND AT MILE MARKER 210. THIS IS ON THE BONNET CARRE SPILLWAY. THE DELAYS ARE REACHING LAPLACE. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THOSE DELAYS. IF MY.