Category: environmental science
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Earth Day 2026: Pope Francis’ 9 Calls to Protect Our Planet
The late Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a day before Earth Day, consistently urged humanity to embrace better stewardship of our planet, which he poignantly referred to as “our common home.” Through his seminal papal encyclicals, Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum, he offered a profound, faith-rooted roadmap to navigate…
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Microplastics Found in US Brains: What’s the Risk?
Plastic traces were discovered in the brains of 54 individuals in the United States. However, specialists indicate that there isn’t enough information available regarding the health impacts or the prevalence of microplastics within the brain. A recent study has revealed that micro- and nanoplastics detected in human brains and livers have risen between 2016 and…