Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed
Microplastics are hard to clean up once released and pose risks to our health and the environment.
Tag: tires
One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Most tires are made of synthetic rubber that sheds particles of microplastics over time.
Most retention ponds emit more greenhouse gases than they store, study finds; tire wear on EVs surprises Florida drivers
There are at least 76,000 stormwater retention ponds throughout Florida, encompassing nearly 250 square miles in combined size.
Florida’s home insurance rates rising nearly triple U.S. average; removing tires from ocean poses challenge
Home insurance costs in Florida are up about 57% since 2015, rising faster than in any other state.