The justifications for continuing petrochemical and plastic production in the United States are in many cases the very same ones that were used to perpetuate American slavery.

The lobbyists won in New York State this week. They successfully prevented a vote on the Plastic Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA), which by every account would have passed both chambers if Assembly Speaker Heastie had allowed lawmakers to bring it to the floor.

The world is a little different now. P‑SNAP’s Executive Director memorializes her doctoral advisor, recognizing the enduring contributions he made across his distinguished career.

On Tuesday, January 13, the Guardian ran an article alleging “bombshell doubts” about the validity of methods used to detect micro and nano-plastics (MNPs). A flurry of push-back ensued, with physicians, scientists, and others penning letters to the editor and on social media.