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Human exposure to microplastic and nanoplastic particles B
Human exposure to marine microplastics is primarily via ingestion of contaminated fish and shellfish or via inhalation and ingestion of microplastics from household dust.…
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Human exposure to microplastic and nanoplastic particles A
The annual intake of microplastics by some humans has been estimated to range from 39,000 to 52,000 particles, depending on age and sex, rising…
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Human exposure to microplastic and nanoplastic particles C
Generally, microplastics and nanoplastics pose potential risks to human health. Evidence from clinical studies indicates that they can enter the human body via ingestion,…
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Bio-based plastics and their biodegradation
Biodegradable and bio-based plastics have been presented as potential alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics, for example as food packaging (Peelman et al. 2013). Although…
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Direct risks and impacts of marine litter and plastics
Ingestion, physical entanglement, smothering, and the transport of pathogens in biofilms are causing a range of lethal and non-lethal effects in marine organisms, including…
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Permafrostregion der Nordhemisphäre (Permafrost in the Northern Hemisphere: German)
This map shows terrestrial and submarine permafrost in the Northern Hemisphere. It was produced in 2020 as part of the Nunataryuk research project. The…
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How the World Bank team uses earth observation for sustainable development
An important part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Earth Observation for Sustainable Development - Fragility, Conflict and Security (EO4SD-FCS) project is to ensure…
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How the World Bank team uses earth observation for sustainable development (CC)
An important part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Earth Observation for Sustainable Development - Fragility, Conflict and Security (EO4SD-FCS) project is to ensure…
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Project launch in Guinea – National media coverage
August 18th, 2021 saw the launch of a project called "Reinforcing fisheries´ governance in Guinea". Lead by the GRID-Arendal in partnership with the Guinean…
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What are blue forests?
Blue forests – seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, kelp forests, rockweed, and salt marshes – are coastal and marine ecosystems that sequester carbon and provide…
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Hva er blå skog?
Blå skoger – ålegressenger, mangroveskoger, tareskoger, tang og tidevannseng-og sump – er kyst- og marineøkosystemer som binder karbon og gir en mengde økosystemtjenester. Se…
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Grunnførfjorden view towards Vesterålen
Photos taken in September 2021, in Lofoten, Arctic Norway by Peter Prokosch