Over 700 marine species, including half of the world’s cetaceans (such as whales and dolphins), all of its sea turtles, and a third of its seabirds, are known to ingest plastic. When animals eat ...

ORONO, Maine (AP) — A University of Maine scientist says some bags used to transport pet fish home from aquariums leach a toxic chemical that might kill the animals. Marine Scientist Heather ...

Ninety centimeters of polyflat braided rope and several plastic bags ... Top 5 pieces of trash that kill marine animals Whale beached in St. Johns County had plastic bags, rope in stomach.

On Tuesday, ingested plastic bags also killed a 7-year-old deer, mother of a 23-day-old animal. "Within just five days, two lovely deer have left us forever," said Li Zhongkui, a zoo attendant.

Municipalities across the country have enacted regulations to curtail the use of plastic bags, which can suffocate and cause fatal digestion blockages in livestock and wild animals. But not in Texas.

If you care about the environment, please attach this note to the next plastic bag you get around your newspaper and leave it in your newspaper box. “Dear beloved newspaper carrier: Single-use ...

Kristie West, who owns a ranch and bed and breakfast in Pleasanton, has worked to raise awareness about the fatal impact plastic bags have on livestock. Kristie West was driving down the highway ...

For two years, she’s worked with the Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas to distribute bumper stickers that warn people in bold red letters that “plastic bags KILL animals.” ...

For two years, she’s worked with the Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas to distribute bumper stickers that warn people in bold red letters that “plastic bags KILL animals.” ...