Tag: environmental pollution
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Southern Water apologises for plastic biobead spill in Sussex
Overview: a spill that shocked Sussex communities Southern Water has issued a formal apology after a catastrophic spill of plastic biobeads polluted the Sussex coastline. Local charities and residents reported millions of tiny beads washing up along popular beaches, including Camber Sands, over a turbulent weekend. The incident has raised urgent questions about industrial oversight,…
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Southern Water apologises for catastrophic spill of plastic biobeads in Sussex
Southern Water apologises after catastrophic biobead spill on Sussex coast Southern Water has issued a formal apology and pledged action after millions of plastic biobeads spilled into the Sussex coastline, prompting widespread concern from residents, environmentalists, and local charities. The incident, described by officials as a catastrophic release, has sparked questions about the safeguards in…
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Scientists Sound Alarm Over Microplastics in Soil: Hidden Climate and Health Risks Revealed
What the discovery shows Researchers from the Institute of Urban Environment at the Chinese Academy of Sciences report that microplastics embedded in soil do more than simply persist in the environment. Their study indicates that microplastics contribute to poorer soil health and actively release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, complicating efforts to curb climate change.…