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Ionising Radiation
Introduction The energy level of some types of radiation is high enough so that when they interact with matter they cause the formation of electrically charged particles or ion-pairs and break molecular bonds. These so-called ionising radiations are by their nature potentially harmful to life; at high doses they can be lethal and at lower doses can cause genetic damage. Ionising radiation occurs ...
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How is Turkey dealing with plastic waste?
Experts say the oceans will contain more plastic waste than fish by 2050. Plastics make up 85% of the waste on beaches around the world. Half of the waste polluting the seas is single-use plastics; plastic cups, non-recyclable bags, packaging and many more that are thrown away during the day. Plastic substances in the seas, waters and air have dangerous consequences on human health. From the ...
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Second Life for Shipping Waste
According to the World Ocean Review, the global merchant fleet has a capacity to carry more than 1 billion tons of cargo, fuel, freshwater, ballast water, provisions, passengers and crew. Combined, these floating “towns” produce vast quantities of waste. When officials in Rotterdam, which harbors nearly 34,000 seagoing vessels each year, discovered only one-third of the ships unload ...
By Ensia
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We need a global treaty on plastics. Here’s what it should look like.
Plastic pollution is more than an ocean problem, and it’s time we treat it as such. Plastics have boosted our economy because they are versatile, cheap and durable. Yet, thanks to these same traits, in the course of establishing a US$750 billion global industry, we have also created a massive problem. Rivers are filled with plastic garbage. Plastic bottles soil beaches. Masses of plastic ...
By Ensia
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