microplastics

Discarded aligners often end up in landfills where they take decades to decompose, releasing microplastics into the environment.

Also in the spotlight are government's efforts to address the issue of microplastics, which pose a threat to water sources and supplies.

A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to hydro-ecologist Professor Dr Christopher Gibbins, Professor at the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia.

A recent study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysia has the highest per capita microplastic consumption amongst 109 countries. Malaysia is also among the top ten countries that inhales the most microplastic particles each day. How are these invisible pollutants entering our lives, and what can be done to stop it from continuing to happen? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar, Professor of Applied Microbiology at USM’s School of Biological Sciences.

The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.

Microplastics derive from the breakdown of various consumer and industrial plastic waste and are accumulating in the world's oceans.

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

Researchers are still getting the full picture of just how harmful microplastic consumption is for humans.

The extent of plastic pollution continues to grow with microplastics now found in more than half of human organs.

There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.

Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences.

Microplastics and discharge from treated wastewater from nuclear plants are seen as potential major threats towards human health.

Engineers in the US may have found a solution for replacing the microplastics used in paints, food and cosmetics.

Chemicals leaking from plastic waste make bacteria grow faster in European lakes, according to research published.

With trillions of microplastics floating around in our oceans, we may be ingesting them through the seafood we consume.

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.