Commentary: The last straw for sea turtles
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Commentary: The last straw for sea turtles
“BACK TO PLASTIC!” President Trump posted. On Feb. 10, Executive Order 14208 repealed the federal use of paper straws mandated by the prior administration, citing expense, ineffectiveness and even explosive danger. The federal position distracts from the real issues of eliminating single-use plastic and, more broadly, protecting our planet, which today is more at risk than ever as the National Park Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin…


Microplastics in sea turtle nests could cause a dangerous gender imbalance
Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere they look for them. A new study finds these tiny plastic particles in sea turtle nests on a remote Malaysian island. Researchers warn that microplastics could alter nest temperatures, potentially skewing the sex ratio of incubating turtles that could further endanger species already facing significant challenges. Up to 1,700 green […]
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