PNW Consortium on Plastics
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We conduct fundamental research on fate and effects of plastic in from land to sea. Led by #StaceyHarper, @smbrander.bsky.social || @NSF #microplastics #nanoplastics
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Chronic studies w/ #tires are limited for recycled #rubber, used for outdoor surfaces.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
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Thank you!
I, too, am shocked that so many are so quiet as if they think it will protect them from the worst of this. I don't think it will.
I, too, am shocked that so many are so quiet as if they think it will protect them from the worst of this. I don't think it will.
@jeremymberg.bsky.social is a national hero. Too many of my tenured colleagues are hiding in their offices, hoping the storm will pass over them if they keep their head down. I'm immensely grateful that Dr. Berg has the opposite response to this moment.
I am not going to call this a Bluetorial, because I do not want to sully that term (which, at least I, find joyful).
Let’s call it a Orwellial.
Let’s call it a Orwellial.
March 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Thank you!
I, too, am shocked that so many are so quiet as if they think it will protect them from the worst of this. I don't think it will.
I, too, am shocked that so many are so quiet as if they think it will protect them from the worst of this. I don't think it will.
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Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science
48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science
www.ucsusa.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
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#Plastics in the build environment are yet another hidden use of #ToxicChemicals and exposure route for people and the environment.
habitablefuture.org/resources/co...
We wrote about this in a report with Habitable, Teresa McGrath, Rebecca Stamm, Veena Singla. Now in French and Spanish!
habitablefuture.org/resources/co...
We wrote about this in a report with Habitable, Teresa McGrath, Rebecca Stamm, Veena Singla. Now in French and Spanish!
Buildings' Hidden Plastic Problem: Policy Brief and Recommendations - Habitable
This policy brief reveals stunning statistics about current and projected plastic use in buildings and highlights the significant body of science connecting plastic building materials to serious healt...
habitablefuture.org
March 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
#Plastics in the build environment are yet another hidden use of #ToxicChemicals and exposure route for people and the environment.
habitablefuture.org/resources/co...
We wrote about this in a report with Habitable, Teresa McGrath, Rebecca Stamm, Veena Singla. Now in French and Spanish!
habitablefuture.org/resources/co...
We wrote about this in a report with Habitable, Teresa McGrath, Rebecca Stamm, Veena Singla. Now in French and Spanish!
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Things are rough right now, but at least Debbie Downer and Robert Deniro had a hilarious exchange about #microplastics on SNL’s 50th anniversary special.
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February 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Things are rough right now, but at least Debbie Downer and Robert Deniro had a hilarious exchange about #microplastics on SNL’s 50th anniversary special.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
youtube.com/clip/UgkxExl...
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youtube.com/clip/UgkxExl...
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Disappointed & shocked to hear the Woods Hole Partnership Education Program (PEP) has been discontinued by the 6 Woods Hole research institutions. This is one of the longest running REU type programs offering research experiences for underrepresented students. Simply unbelievable.
March 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Disappointed & shocked to hear the Woods Hole Partnership Education Program (PEP) has been discontinued by the 6 Woods Hole research institutions. This is one of the longest running REU type programs offering research experiences for underrepresented students. Simply unbelievable.
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Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE 2025 - DC and NATIONWIDE
Stand up for science with us on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone! More info at www.standupforscience2025.org
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February 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
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Hiya plastics people 👋!
The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty is here!
Give us a follow for all things #PlasticsPollution and #PlasticsTreaty
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
Photo by Ben Von Wong
The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty is here!
Give us a follow for all things #PlasticsPollution and #PlasticsTreaty
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
Photo by Ben Von Wong
February 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hiya plastics people 👋!
The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty is here!
Give us a follow for all things #PlasticsPollution and #PlasticsTreaty
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
Photo by Ben Von Wong
The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty is here!
Give us a follow for all things #PlasticsPollution and #PlasticsTreaty
@scientistscoa.bsky.social
Photo by Ben Von Wong
Great idea! 💡
Hi folks! I made a starter pack of #plastic scientists -- many of whom closely follow the #plasticstreaty negotiations. Check them out! go.bsky.app/QA29MA
February 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Great idea! 💡
Join us for a PNWC webinar Feb 19, 9 am PT. We'll hear from Siobhan Anderson, co-founder of The Tyre Collective!
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
February 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Join us for a PNWC webinar Feb 19, 9 am PT. We'll hear from Siobhan Anderson, co-founder of The Tyre Collective!
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
She'll discuss recent results demonstrating collection of highly concentrated tire wear from vehicles and the future of this novel technology.
thetyrecollective.com (DM for link)
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Am visiting a rural town in Chile today, and their restaurants have no single use plastic. It’s possible.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Am visiting a rural town in Chile today, and their restaurants have no single use plastic. It’s possible.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
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🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs.
Full text, per government source:
Full text, per government source:
January 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs.
Full text, per government source:
Full text, per government source:
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There is a link between unsustainable food production & consumption and the adverse impacts of plastics. Many of the #alternativeproteins are #ultraprocessedfoods
"You are what you eat" globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
"You are what you eat" globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
A toxic relationship: ultra-processed foods & plastics - Globalization and Health
Background Among the crises engulfing the world is the symbiotic rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and plastics. Together, this co-dependent duo generates substantial profits for agri-food and petr...
globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com
January 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
There is a link between unsustainable food production & consumption and the adverse impacts of plastics. Many of the #alternativeproteins are #ultraprocessedfoods
"You are what you eat" globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
"You are what you eat" globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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A study led by Dr. Sara Hutton from our group, published recently in Frontiers in Toxicology , was highlighted in Environmental Health News today!
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www.ehn.org/differing-ef...
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Weathering and size influence the health effects of microplastics
A recent study published in Frontiers in Toxicology compared the health impacts of exposure to different types of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in fish, highlighting the importance of considering par...
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January 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A study led by Dr. Sara Hutton from our group, published recently in Frontiers in Toxicology , was highlighted in Environmental Health News today!
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
www.ehn.org/differing-ef...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
www.ehn.org/differing-ef...
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Hey, ecotoxicologists! Check out this new starter pack for us to unite to chat about #ecotoxicology. Please message me to add you to this list. go.bsky.app/Sj5Dc3F
November 25, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Hey, ecotoxicologists! Check out this new starter pack for us to unite to chat about #ecotoxicology. Please message me to add you to this list. go.bsky.app/Sj5Dc3F
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Never thought studying wastewater impacts on the environment would lead to being quoted in Bloomberg Law, but these are strange times.
A pro-life group claims the FDA shouldn't allow mifepristone to be used because it contaminates waterways. 🤔
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
A pro-life group claims the FDA shouldn't allow mifepristone to be used because it contaminates waterways. 🤔
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
Abortion Pill Limits, Protections Dominate Statehouse Lobbying
Anti-abortion groups are executing a multi-pronged state lobbying campaign to limit access to abortion medication as question marks surround ongoing federal litigation and the Trump administration’s a...
news.bloomberglaw.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Never thought studying wastewater impacts on the environment would lead to being quoted in Bloomberg Law, but these are strange times.
A pro-life group claims the FDA shouldn't allow mifepristone to be used because it contaminates waterways. 🤔
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
A pro-life group claims the FDA shouldn't allow mifepristone to be used because it contaminates waterways. 🤔
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
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Congrats to Clarissa Raguso on defending your PhD today! We were so glad to have been able to host you for the year at Oregon State!
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January 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Congrats to Clarissa Raguso on defending your PhD today! We were so glad to have been able to host you for the year at Oregon State!
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If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at jmogensen@motherjones.com or DM for Signal
January 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at jmogensen@motherjones.com or DM for Signal
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The Scientists Coalition has released a new declaration in advance of #INC5 supporting a strong #GlobalPlasticsTreaty. There is still time to sign!
ikhapp.org/wp-content/u...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social #scientistscoalitionforaneffectiveplasticstreaty
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@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social #scientistscoalitionforaneffectiveplasticstreaty
November 24, 2024 at 12:36 AM
The Scientists Coalition has released a new declaration in advance of #INC5 supporting a strong #GlobalPlasticsTreaty. There is still time to sign!
ikhapp.org/wp-content/u...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social #scientistscoalitionforaneffectiveplasticstreaty
ikhapp.org/wp-content/u...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social #scientistscoalitionforaneffectiveplasticstreaty
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New paper out today! We found that #nanoplastics produced from three different plastic types (tire, polyester, bio-based cups) interfere with the expression of genes related to muscle function in fish, and also disrupt behavior.
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www.frontiersin.org/journals/tox...
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www.frontiersin.org/journals/tox...
November 27, 2024 at 3:37 AM
New paper out today! We found that #nanoplastics produced from three different plastic types (tire, polyester, bio-based cups) interfere with the expression of genes related to muscle function in fish, and also disrupt behavior.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/tox...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
www.frontiersin.org/journals/tox...
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Chemicals used in plastics can cause infertility, cancer and even obesity.
But a campaign by the plastics industry is undermining science.
A number of scientists studying plastics, including me, were interviewed here.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
t.co/DIhLKcVEPv
But a campaign by the plastics industry is undermining science.
A number of scientists studying plastics, including me, were interviewed here.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
t.co/DIhLKcVEPv
https://www.source-material.org/plastics-science-merchants-doubt-oil-tobacco/
t.co
November 28, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Chemicals used in plastics can cause infertility, cancer and even obesity.
But a campaign by the plastics industry is undermining science.
A number of scientists studying plastics, including me, were interviewed here.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
t.co/DIhLKcVEPv
But a campaign by the plastics industry is undermining science.
A number of scientists studying plastics, including me, were interviewed here.
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
t.co/DIhLKcVEPv
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Last night after we learned negotiations would be ongoing, Mexico delivered a powerful intervention listing the nearly 100 countries supporting a strong treaty.
It was disappointing that consensus could not be achieved, but the momentum is there! Onward 💪🏻
#INC5
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
It was disappointing that consensus could not be achieved, but the momentum is there! Onward 💪🏻
#INC5
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Last night after we learned negotiations would be ongoing, Mexico delivered a powerful intervention listing the nearly 100 countries supporting a strong treaty.
It was disappointing that consensus could not be achieved, but the momentum is there! Onward 💪🏻
#INC5
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
It was disappointing that consensus could not be achieved, but the momentum is there! Onward 💪🏻
#INC5
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
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Has been a week since we left the plastics treaty negotiations, with consensus still out of reach. Regardless, it is an incredible honor to work with this amazing group of scientists to continue pushing for change. Onward to INC6!
#scientistscoalition #INC5
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#scientistscoalition #INC5
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December 9, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Has been a week since we left the plastics treaty negotiations, with consensus still out of reach. Regardless, it is an incredible honor to work with this amazing group of scientists to continue pushing for change. Onward to INC6!
#scientistscoalition #INC5
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
#scientistscoalition #INC5
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
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Was interviewed on #microplastics impacts today. A lot of what I mention has been said before, but it bears repeating until we have a strong plastics treaty. Thank you @npr.org for giving scientists a voice.
www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
www.npr.org
December 9, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Was interviewed on #microplastics impacts today. A lot of what I mention has been said before, but it bears repeating until we have a strong plastics treaty. Thank you @npr.org for giving scientists a voice.
www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...
@pnwmicroplastics.bsky.social
@oregonstate.bsky.social
Chronic studies w/ #tires are limited for recycled #rubber, used for outdoor surfaces.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
December 17, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Chronic studies w/ #tires are limited for recycled #rubber, used for outdoor surfaces.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.
This is the first comparison of chronic & generational toxicity across rubber types in #Daphnia.
#Reproduction was the most sensitive endpoint, #microplastic rubber particles were more toxic than #nanoplastic.