Be careful if you touch any plastics floating in seawater—they can be strongly damaging to human health. Human pathogens can colonise plastic waste since most plastics are long-lived and don’t break down easily. A recent study has found that the pathogens in plastic waste can be responsible for a huge variety of diseases, ranging from stomach infections to pneumonia to a range of skin problems. It is also suggested that plastics can transport pathogens to marine species, which can reach humans upon consumption. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
