Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control

Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Our environment continues to grapple with plastic pollution, with microplastics infiltrating the air, food, and water. Scientists are actively seeking methods to break down this persistent material. A new development has identified bacteria in wastewater that can degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic…

Antarctic Ozone Hole Might Fully Recover by 2066, Claims New Study

Antarctic Ozone Hole Might Fully Recover by 2066, Claims New Study

Each year, a seasonal thinning of the ozone layer appears over Antarctica, a reminder of environmental damage done by industrial chemicals. However, 2024 has brought encouraging news, as this year’s ozone depletion was smaller than in previous years, sparking optimism about the ongoing recovery of the atmosphere’s protective layer. In…