Feb 20, 2021 07:55 AM EST
Research printed in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry has found out that the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico has long-term impacts on the immune function of bottlenose dolphins. As part of health assessment programs, bottlenose dolphins from a place that received lengthened and heavy oiling were temporarily captured, tested, and freed. The animals were compared with dolphins from a geographical area where no oil was seen.
(Photo : Joe Boyne)
Immunological Alterations
Researchers recorded immunological alterations in bottlenose dolphins sampled up to a decade as a result of the oil spill that was similar in nature to those immediately following the spill. The impacts were seen even in dolphins given birth after the spill. The nature of the immunological impacts examined in dolphins was also related to those in mice analytically exposed to oil in the laboratory.
QUEZON CITY, Jan. 28 The National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), recently held a nationwide public consultation with various stakeholders to identify single-use plastic items that will be included in the list of non-environmentally acceptable products and packaging materials or NEAP.
The NSWMC, chaired by DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, organized the virtual consultation, last January 22 which was participated in by 169 representatives from local government units, private sector, and key stakeholders from civil society groups, including Ecowaste Coalition and Oceana Philippines.
DENR Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and Local Government Units (LGUs) Concerns and NSWMC Alternate Chair Benny D. Antiporda said conducting the consultation is a key moment on our work on NEAP, noting that coming up with the list of NEAP is anticipated.
Private and government stakeholders have joined forces in coming up with a common ground to identify single-use plastic items that will be included in the roster of “non-environmentally accepted products and packaging (NEAP) materials.