It’s not unknown that microplastic has been found in our air, water, and food (especially seafood) – it’s even been found in human breast milk and placenta – but did you know that microplastics in water can carry viruses? Researchers have investigated the stability of viruses over time when suspended in water containing microplastics. These…
Midwest Homes Face Lead Poisoning from Lead Pipes
Midwest Homes has faced lead pipe issues for decades, but it is starting to show more and more. Aging lead pipes across Missouri have been deemed harmful due to lead exposure. Not only is lead a neurotoxin, but it is especially harmful for children under 6 years old because they absorb more of it. It…
New Tech Makes Ocean Water Drinkable
Clean drinking water is something every human being on the planet needs, and yet an estimated 785 million people lack clean drinking water from a trusted source. In fact, out of all the water on the planet, only 2.5% of it is freshwater, and out of that 2.5% an even smaller amount is drinkable! It’s…
The Effects of Plastic on Our Environment
The Carbon Footprint of Plastic – The world now produces more than 380 million tons of plastic every year, according to Our World in Data’s website. What’s worse, is that much of our plastic waste ends up in our oceans and landfills, further polluting the planet. What’s worse is the fact that as plastic breaks…
Where Does the Majority of Ocean Pollution Come From?
Ocean Pollution: Global warming, erratic weather patterns, and animal populations deteriorating is the processional effects of human activity. Our oceans are especially vulnerable. In fact, a lot of oceanic pollution is ending up back on our dinner plates! Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic find their way into our oceans. More than…
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