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A decision framework for estimating the cost of marine plastic pollution interventions. [PDF]

Conserv Biol, 2022
Murphy EL, Bernard M, Iacona G, Borrelle SB, Barnes M, McGivern A, Emmanuel J, Gerber LR.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Riverine Plastic Litter Monitoring Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Remote Sensing, 2019
Plastic debris has become an abundant pollutant in marine, coastal and riverine environments, posing a large threat to aquatic life. Effective measures to mitigate and prevent marine plastic pollution require a thorough understanding of its origin and ...
Marlein Geraeds, Tim van Emmerik, Robin de Vries, Mohd Shahrizal bin Ab Razak   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Marine Environmental Plastic Pollution: Mitigation by Microorganism Degradation and Recycling Valorization

, 2020
Plastics are very useful materials and present numerous advantages in the daily life of individuals and society. However, plastics are accumulating in the environment and due to their low biodegradability rate, this problem will persist for centuries. Until recently, oceans were treated as places to dispose of litter, thus the persistent substances are
Oliveira, Juliana, Belchior, Afonso, Da Silva, Verônica D., Rotter, Ana, Petrovski, Željko, Almeida, Pedro Lúcio, Lourenço, Nídia D., Gaudêncio, Susana P.   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Convention on Plastic Pollution: Toward a New Global Agreement with a Multi-Layered Governance Approach to Address Plastic Pollution

, 2020
Convention on Plastic Pollution - Toward a New Global Agreement to Address Plastic PollutionfalseLondon UKEIA and ...
BFFP, CIEL, GAIA, EIA
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Plastic ingestion by fulmars and shearwaters at Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

, 2014
Plastic pollution is widespread in the marine environment, and plastic ingestion by seabirds is now widely reported for dozens of species. Beached Northern Fulmars, Great Shearwaters, Sooty Shearwaters and Cory’s Shearwaters are found on Sable Island ...
Provencher, Jennifer F. (author), Daoust, Pierre-Yves (author), Lucas, Zoe N. (author), Bond, Alexander L. (author)   +3 more
core   +1 more source

One hundred years of teaching, research, and innovation in chemical engineering at the Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM): Birthplace and enduring leadership of the discipline in Mexico

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
The teaching of chemical engineering in Mexico started in 1925 at the Faculty of Chemistry (FQ) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Academic institutions, research centres, chemical companies, technological developments, highly trained personnel, and scientific contributions are part of the legacy from FQ‐UNAM.
Patricia Pérez‐Salinas, Alberto Rosas‐Aburto, Martín G. Hernández‐Luna, Aida Gutiérrez‐Alejandre, Eduardo Vivaldo‐Lima   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correction to: Assessing COVID-19's "known unknowns": potential impacts on marine plastic pollution and fishing in the South China Sea. [PDF]

Marit Stud, 2022
Heazle M.
europepmc   +1 more source

Regulatory Convergence and Divergence in ESG Reporting in the Indo‐Pacific Region

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has evolved significantly globally over the past few decades. Many countries are now signatories to international agreements such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, with increasing commitments to emissions reduction targets and the
Michele John, Anulipt Chandan, Shaji Joseph, S. Vijayakumar Bharathi, Kazuyo Matsubae, Zhao Chuan, Pradthana Jaipong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Blue Economy to Blue Marketing: Linking Consumer Engagement and Corporate Strategy for Ocean Sustainability—Theoretical Foundations and Propositions

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Blue economy advocates the sustainable use of marine resources while fostering economic growth and environmental preservation. Yet many business sectors still pursue extractive practices that undermine marine ecosystems and disregard consumers' sensitivity.
Maria Irene Prete, Antonio Mileti, Diego Gabriele Coppola   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plastic pollution in marine and freshwater biota

Water Biology and Security
Plastic pollution is now recognised as a growing concern for both the environment and associated biota. Consequently, a plethora of scientific reports are being produced regarding the occurrence, distribution, and transfer pathways of litter particles. However, there are scientific gaps that need to be filled regarding micro- and nanoplastic impacts on
Caruso G., Corsi I., Wu C., Bergami E., Corami F., Azevedo-Santos V.   +5 more
openaire   +6 more sources