Marine Fungi Could Revolutionize Plastic Pollution Cleanup

Marine fungi with plastic-degrading abilities have shown remarkable potential for tackling plastic pollution. New research from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa reveals that these fungi can be trained to break down plastic faster, offering hope for ocean cleanup efforts. Marine Fungi Show Promise in Plastic Breakdown Fungi are natural recyclers with the unique ability …

Global Plastic Treaty Stalled: Negotiations Postponed

Efforts to establish a global plastic treaty have hit a major roadblock. Delegates at the fifth United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting in Busan, South Korea, failed to reach a consensus on curbing plastic pollution. The talks, initially aimed at finalizing a legally binding agreement, have been postponed, with sharp divisions between nations on how …

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