A University of Illinois study has new findings concerning the fate of microplastics and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, ...

Scientists find that most of the microplastics and the 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS cycle through landfills and wastewater treatment plants and end up back in the environment.

Letter writers call for stronger campaign finance rules, encourage plastic bag taxes and take stock of the election.

We’re in the midst of a rapidly escalating global plastics crisis. More than 11 billion metric tons of virgin plastics were ...

Scientists analyzed the liquid waste, or leachate, released by four Illinois landfills and the inflows and outflows of associated wastewater treatment plants to determine the fate of two contaminants: ...

Discover the often-overlooked impacts of traditional paints and explore how sustainable alternatives can contribute to a ...

A new study in the North Pacific Garbage Patch indicates a rapid increase in small plastic fragments, outpacing the ...

Called microplastics—chunks less than 5 millimeters across—these bits have been detected everywhere from Arctic sea ice to ...

Litigation related to plastics and microplastic pollution is on the rise. Plaintiffs have brought claims under numerous ...

Plasticizers have been detected all over the environment, including in the air and food. Here's how they could impact your ...

Tire particles, a major microplastic source, pose hidden risks to the environment and public health, sparking calls for ...