Satellite data released on August 1 by the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE) showed more than 6,800 fires across the Amazon region in July, an increase of 28% compared to last year. And it’s still early – August is generally considered to be the start of the fire …
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By Dennis Thompson Reporter from HealthDay MONDAY, August 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) – Microscopic pieces of plastic have probably taken up residence in all the major filter organs in your body, suggests a new laboratory study. Researchers found evidence of plastic contamination in tissue samples taken from the lungs, liver, …
Read More »It’s paper, honey.Image: Diageo When future civilizations review the geological record, a product will stand out dramatically from this time period: the plastic. In an effort to curb the rising tide of plastic pollution a bit, a best-selling whiskey will arrive in paper bottles soon. However, don’t get excited yet. …
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