KNBC Special Report - Urban Runoff (Video)
November 5, 2007 — KNBC
This KNBC special report features dramatic footage of marine debris floating seaward in Ballona Creek after a rainstorm.
Earth to shoppers: Bag the plastic sack
July 5, 2007 — Los Angeles Times
As stores devise ways to cut back on the environmental hazard, IKEA is charging 5 cents each. Not everyone is warming to the idea.
Three ocean debris bills still alive
June 12, 2007 — North County Times
California's landmark legislative assault on the growing mountain of trash threatening marine life in the world's oceans is forging ahead despite a couple of setbacks.
How to feed the baby? Plastic worries parent
April 30, 2007 — Los Angeles Times
Fears about toxicity have revived demand for glass bottles. At issue is bisphenol A, or BPA. It is used in making hard polycarbonate plastic, which is clear and shatterproof. The chemical is used to make plastic baby bottles, microwave cookware, food packaging and many other products.
U.S. fires firm over apparent conflict
April 17, 2007 — Los Angeles Times
Federal officials have fired a consulting company that was responsible for reviewing the dangers of chemicals, including bisphenol A, for a government health institute while also working for chemical companies.
State Lawmakers Consider Several "Green" Bills (Video)
April 16, 2007 — KRON 4
Video describing the bills in the Pacific Protection Initiative.
Legislation targets trash threat to marine wildlife
March 27, 2007 — North County Times
California lawmakers are sponsoring a package of legislation that takes aim at the growing volume of trash — most of it plastic — that is fouling the Pacific Ocean and threatening marine wildlife.
State Panel Targets Plastic Trash at Beach
February 9, 2007 — Los Angeles Times
The California Ocean Protection Council calls for strong action to reduce the marine debris that litters the state's coast and threatens marine life.
November 19, 2006 — San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco prepares to ban certain chemicals in products for tots, but enforcement will be tough -- and toymakers question necessity.
Plague of Plastic Chokes the Seas
August 2, 2006 — Los Angeles Times
On Midway Atoll, 40% of albatross chicks die, their bellies full of trash. Swirling masses of drifting debris pollute remote beaches and snare wildlife.
Note: This article is from Altered Oceans — a five-part, award-winning series about the crisis in the world's oceans.