plastics
Coverage of plastics in the Nexus archive.
- This industry sounds green, but it could undermine WA climate progress
The article warns that depackaging plants in Washington, despite appearing environmentally friendly, may hinder climate progress by discarding non-recyclable food packaging into landfills, including plastics. Without established standards, these plants risk contributing to landfill waste rather than reducing it.
- Jewell's Jems: Holistic health practitioner Audree Lee with some tips on how to avoid plastics
Audree Lee, a board certified holistic health practitioner, provides tips on avoiding plastics during an appearance on Jewell's Jems segment of the WGN Weekend Morning News. The discussion focuses on the health implications of plastic exposure.
- Why Plastics Have Overtaken the Planet
The article discusses the issue of plastics overtaking the planet and highlights an interview by Paloma Beltran for Living on Earth with Judith Enck, founder of the advocacy group Beyond Plastics.
- We assigned major AI leaders a 'Mean Girls' character. Tell us if we got it right.
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are compared to Regina George and other 'Mean Girls' characters due to their public feuds. The article explores how major AI leaders fit into the movie's clique dynamics.
- Colombia Moves to Tax Imports Just as a Free-Trade President Wins
Colombia’s trade ministry plans to increase tariffs on over a hundred imported products by 10-20 percentage points, targeting goods from countries without existing trade agreements. The policy affects sectors like steel and plastics.
- Higher Costs for Plastics Used Everywhere Are Becoming Next Inflation Headache
Higher costs for plastics used everywhere are becoming a new inflation concern. Bottled water for sale at a Costco store in Burbank, California, is highlighted as an example.
- Are plastics hiding in YOUR beauty bag? 6 product swaps to help you banish them - without sacrificing your glow
The article discusses hidden plastics in beauty products and suggests six product swaps to eliminate them while maintaining skin health and appearance.
- What to know about LA chemical tank set to explode or leak
A chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Los Angeles contains 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile substance used in plastic production. Authorities are monitoring the situation due to risks of explosion or leakage.
- Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds
A peer-reviewed study reveals that combined exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (common in plastics) and climate change impacts, such as heat stress, likely causes reproductive harm across humans, wildlife, and invertebrates. The research highlights an 'alarming' link between these factors and the global decline in fertility.