A research team has confirmed the decomposition of biodegradable plastics in harsh deep-sea environments amid calls to address harmful marine plastic waste.
Researchers used a world-class submersible to uncover the mysterious journey of microplastics. Currently, over 90% of ocean microplastics are unaccounted for.
Using a supercomputer, Meteorological Research Institute researchers have quantified the role of global warming in heat waves and other extreme weather events.
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The Arctic is home to 13% of the world’s crude oil and 30% of the world’s natural gas. Japan will have to establish an advantage over...
More than 10 million tons of plastic waste pour into the world’s seas annually. Some half of it comes from East and Southeast Asia, ending up...