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Smart technology is not making us dumber

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 12:43 PM PDT

There is no scientific evidence that shows that smartphones and digital technology harm our biological cognitive abilities.

Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 11:09 AM PDT

Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study. According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of plastic to the environment are 'the rational policy response.'