But most of the time, the harm is stealthier ... its durability and light weight—increases the threat to animals. Plastic hangs around a long time, and a lot of it floats.

“We know that there are effects from plastics on animals at nearly all levels of biological organization,” Rochman says. “We know enough to act to reduce plastic pollution from entering the ...

Plastic is everywhere, yet it often contains chemicals linked to reproductive harm, cancer risk ... examined how these ...

Federal biologists warn that plastic pellets may spill into an important Texas estuary and harm endangered whooping cranes ... and oceans with nasty chemicals that can be toxic to aquatic animals and ...

Secondly, plastic litter looks ugly and can harm wildlife. Marine animals and birds in particular can be hurt or even killed by plastic in the sea. Plastic also lasts for hundreds of years.

President Donald Trump announces plans to reverse the Biden administration's paper straw ban, leading to heated discussions ...