Book Review (Undark): Coming to Grips With the Plastic Crisis
In “Thicker Than Water,” journalist Erica Cirino probes the history of plastic pollution, along with possible solutions. Read my review >
Bedrohen Kunststoffe die Vielfalt des Lebens?
Seit Jahrzehnten verheddern sich Tiere im menschlichen Müll oder verschlucken ihn. Dabei ist buntes Plastik im Ozean nur der sichtbarste Teil der Probleme für die Biodiversität. Mein Artikel bei RiffReporter
Plastik im Trinkwasser?
Auch im Trinkwasser wurde schon Mikroplastik gefunden. Ist das ein Risiko für die menschliche Gesundheit? Für die RiffReporter habe ich bei Expertïnnen nachgefragt und die beruhigende Antwort bekommen, dass man sich um Plastikpartikel im Trinkwasser wenig Sorgen machen muss – auch wenn es noch ein paar offene Fragen gibt. (Tl;dr)
Plastisphere Podcast
Follow me on a journey into the world of synthetic polymers, their impacts on nature and ourselves, and the global quest to tackle plastic pollution. Listen here:
Talk at webinar series #microplastinar
How reliable are infographics and the figures and facts we find online? What are the current dynamics of the media landscape? And how could they become more sustainable?
These are some of the questions I covered in a talk on plastics in the media for the Limnoplast plastic webinar series.
I highly recommend to check out this interactive web-series, featuring a great line-up of speakers to take a closer look at the wicked problem of plastic pollution.
Podcast on Soil Ecology
Our podcast Life in the Soil brings you the insights and voices of some of the world’s best soil scientists. Learn about soil biodiversity, why it matters, and how we can protect it. The series is a collaboration with the Rillig Lab, funded through the BiodivERsA project Digging Deeper.
Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Eine Zeitreise, 50 Jahre in die Vergangenheit, zu den Anfängen des Plastikmüllproblems – entstanden mit Unterstützung des Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte und zu hören im Deutschlandfunk Kultur und auf Englisch bei RiffReporter.
Plastisphere Ep.10: Chatting about Individual Impact
When it comes to solving the issue of plastic pollution, who would you say is responsible? Is it individuals like you and me, is it the corporations that produce plastics or products made from it, or is it the government with its rules and regulations?
Plastisphere Ep.9: The Discovery of Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution seems to be a pretty new issue, right? In the past few years, the topic has been all over the media. But if you explore the history of science, it turns out that the problem really isn’t all that new.
Ein fast unbekanntes Flugobjekt
Plastik schwimmt nicht nur im Wasser und verschmutzt Flüsse, Böden und Ozeane. Erste Forschungsergebnisse zeigen, dass es auch fliegen kann. Was wissen wir über Mikroplastik in der Luft? Drohen Folgen für die Gesundheit – und kann man sich schützen?
Für Deutschlandfunk Kultur, NDR und RiffReporter
Plastisphere Ep 8: Plastics in times of the coronavirus
For this episode, Anja tried something new: She asked listeners, researchers and podcasters to send her audio comments on what is happening now during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, you’ll hear some of the messages that arrived in her inbox the past weeks.
Are bioplastics a greener alternative to conventional plastics?
Confusion among terms like bioplastics, bio-based and biodegradable plastics makes it hard to discern — and make — the environmentally responsible choice. Article on Ensia, republished by Undark Magazine, The Revelator, The Wire, and others.
Plastisphere Ep.7: Confused about bioplastics?
What happens if bioplastics end up in the environment? In this episode, Anja takes a closer look at synthetic polymers marketed as more environmentally friendly. Can they contribute to a healthier planet, and in what way?
Plastisphere Ep.6: Traces in the soil
Plastic pollution also affects the soil, the thin layer of ground that feeds all of us. For a long time, this terrestrial plastic has been overlooked. Now scientists are starting to investigate the extent and impacts of plastic pollution in the soil and in the ground. What do we know about them?