Green Junction A destructive property of plastic materials is their resistance to natural decomposition. Instead of decaying into mineral/elemental components, plastic materials release micro- or nanoplastics as they break into smaller pieces. Since society continues to accept these materials for all sorts of uses, the production of plastics will increase, and the waste will accumulate.... Continue Reading →
Green Junction Thoughts by Julie Peller Ph.D. ~ Happy New Year
Green Junction As the 2024 year comes to a close, I can’t help but feel fortunate for the numerous wonderful people in my life. Through my work investigating environmental contamination and looking for ways to educate and address these serious problems, I have come to know so many incredible people. I believe those who desire... Continue Reading →
“Catholic officials’ blast $300B COP29 climate finance goal as too little.” By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction COP 29 was completed with a tone familiar to the past international treaty talks to address climate change. The National Catholic Reporter’s Earthbeat news headline was “Catholic officials blast $300B COP29 climate finance goal as too little.” One of the major negotiating points was the amount of funding to be made available to... Continue Reading →
Have you thought about Halloween plastic waste? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction An article by Aimee Ortiz describing the transformation of Halloween over the years outlines the origins and changes of this holiday and how it is now more of a reflection of our consumptive lifestyles. “Halloween’s mutation: from humble holiday to retail monstrosity” informs readers that consumers are likely to spend $11.6 billion this... Continue Reading →
Microplastics pollution research~ What have we learned? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction A new article in the esteemed journal Science has the title “Twenty years of microplastics pollution research—what have we learned?” The authors make numerous important points about our understanding of microplastics, including “They are pervasive in food and drink and have been detected throughout the human body, with emerging evidence of negative effects.” Many studies... Continue Reading →
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