Plastic Ocean
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Plastic Ocean
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Author : Charles Moore
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2011-10-27
Plastic Ocean written by Charles Moore and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with Science categories.
The researcher who discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—and remains one of today's key advocates for plastic pollution awareness—inspires a fundamental rethinking of the modern Plastic Age. In 1997, environmentalist Charles Moore discovered the world's largest collection of floating trash—the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ("GPGP")—while sailing from Hawaii to California. Moore was shocked by the level of pollution that he saw. And in the last 20 years, it's only gotten worse—a 2018 study has found that the vast dump of plastic waste swirling in the Pacific Ocean is now bigger than France, Germany, and Spain combined—far larger than previously feared. In Plastic Ocean, Moore recounts his ominous findings and unveils the secret life of plastics. From milk jugs and abandoned fishing gear to polymer molecules small enough to penetrate human skin and be unknowingly inhaled, plastic is now suspected of contributing to a host of ailments, including infertility, autism, thyroid dysfunction, and certain cancers. An urgent call to action, Plastic Ocean's sobering revalations have been embraced by activists, concerned parents, and anyone alarmed by the deadly impact and implications of this man-made environmental catastrophe.
Plastic Ocean Art And Science Responses To Marine Pollution
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Author : Ingeborg Reichle
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2021-07-05
Plastic Ocean Art And Science Responses To Marine Pollution written by Ingeborg Reichle and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-05 with Art categories.
Our oceans are in an ecological crisis due to their contamination with millions of tons of toxic microplastic particles. In just a few years, the volume of microplastic particles will exceed that of plankton in our oceans and turn them into a huge sea of plastic. This publication brings together numerous international art projects related to environmental activities, DIY biotechnology, and science, and draws attention to the irreversible destruction of our marine ecosystems – the current threat posed by the loss of marine animal biodiversity, for example, or the decline in oxygen production due to massive plankton loss. It also presents current scientific findings on sustainable alternatives to plastic.
Plastic Soup
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Author : Michiel Roscam Abbing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-04
Plastic Soup written by Michiel Roscam Abbing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04 with Nature categories.
Plastics have transformed every aspect of our lives. Yet the very properties that make them attractive--they are cheap to make, light, and durable--spell disaster when trash makes its way into the environment. Plastic Soup: An Atlas of Ocean Pollution is a beautifully-illustrated survey of the plastics clogging our seas, their impacts on wildlife and people around the world, and inspirational initiatives designed to tackle the problem. With striking photography and graphics, Plastic Soup brings plastic pollution to brilliant life for readers. According to some estimates, if we continue on our current path, the oceans will contain more plastic than fish by the year 2050. Created to inform and inspire readers, Plastic Soup is a critical tool in the fight to reverse this trend.
Trash Vortex
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Author : Danielle Smith-Llera
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2018-01-01
Trash Vortex written by Danielle Smith-Llera and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the currents, endangering the health of marine animals. The rest is hardly visible but is far more dangerous. Tiny bits of plastic sprinkle the ocean's surface or mix into the sandy seafloor and beaches. It ends up inside birds, fish, and other animals, harming them-and ultimately humans. Experts struggle with fear and hope as they work to stop the flood of plastic threatening living organisms across the globe.
Mare Plasticum The Plastic Sea
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Author : Marilena Streit-Bianchi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-07-23
Mare Plasticum The Plastic Sea written by Marilena Streit-Bianchi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-23 with Science categories.
This book, written by a multidisciplinary team of authors comprising scientists, artists and communicators, explores one of the most pressing issues of our time – the menace plastics pose to marine environments and organisms. It takes readers on a journey that begins on the beaches of Galicia, where the beach litter formed the starting point for an exhibition that combines art and science to alert the audience to the urgent need for action. The journey culminates with a short “plastic story”, which reveals a disturbing vision of the future significance of plastics for humans, and an example of how comics can deliver information to a younger audience. Along the way there is plenty of fascinating science, such as insights into the impacts of plastics and microplastics; the new marine ecosystem, known as the “plastisphere”; and the current status of the oceans, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. The book also explores the historical developments; sustainable solutions, including the use of circular economy methodologies; and protective measures, like those being tried in China and the Far East. Lastly, it describes the role played by rivers as transport vectors for plastic, with special reference to the Danube, and to complete the picture, since most of the plastic is of terrestrial origin, it investigates problems related to microplastics in soils.
Gyre
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Author : Julie Decker
language : en
Publisher: Booth-Clibborn
Release Date : 2014-04-08
Gyre written by Julie Decker and has been published by Booth-Clibborn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with Art categories.
This book, which explores the relationship between humans and the ocean in a contemporary culture of consumption, offers an international perspective on a pressing environmental problem, the plastic, flotsam and jetsam in our oceans.
The Impacts Of Plastic Pollution In The North Pacific Ocean And Possible Solutions
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2010-08-28
The Impacts Of Plastic Pollution In The North Pacific Ocean And Possible Solutions written by and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-28 with Nature categories.
Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2010 in the subject Environmental Sciences, grade: A, Central European University Budapest (-), course: -, language: English, abstract: Rapid population growth and enormous urban and coastal developments have increased the anthropogenic pollution into the oceans. Human activities may responsible for the decline in biodiversity and productivity of marine ecosystems, resulting in the depletion of human marine food resources (Jenssen, 2003). Furthermore, the marine environment is an important resource for human welfare and health and fortunately in recent years awareness of its intrinsic value has increased (Derraik, 2002). One particular type of threat to marine ecosystems is the pollution from plastics. These particles are a serious treat to the marine biota and human life and entail significant economic and social costs. Further, they reduce the aesthetic and perhaps intrinsic value of the marine environment (Jenssen, 2003). The aim of this paper is to examine the threats from plastic pollution and introduce an interesting case study from the North Pacific Ocean. The paper will describe the current policies and propose market based instruments which can provide solution to the issue.
The Ocean Plastics Reduction Guide
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Author : European Investment Bank
language : en
Publisher: European Investment Bank
Release Date : 2021-07-19
The Ocean Plastics Reduction Guide written by European Investment Bank and has been published by European Investment Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-19 with Nature categories.
The objective of this guide is to raise awareness about the oceans' crucial importance to us and to the planet, and the growing threats posed by plastics discharged into and accumulating in the oceans. The guide outlines the key problems and challenges and how these can be addressed. The guide is promoting circular solutions to the ocean plastic pollution, and intends to inspire impactful action and change.
Cleaning Up Plastic With Artificial Coastlines
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Author : Douglas Hustad
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2019-08-01
Cleaning Up Plastic With Artificial Coastlines written by Douglas Hustad and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
People throw away plastic every day. Lots of it ends up in the ocean. It can harm marine wildlife there. Scientists are developing technology that helps collect plastic from the ocean. Cleaning Up Plastic with Artificial Coastlines looks at the science behind the technology, its risks, and how it could help improve life on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Ocean Plastics Problem
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Author : Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2022-01-20
Ocean Plastics Problem written by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.