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The Invisible Side of Air: How Scientists Track Micro- and Nanoplastics | Dr. Zhang | ALLATRA GRC 🟢 Watch on Rumble 🔴 https://youtu.be/QZ5DfFtEIQA In this episode of the ALLATRA Global Research Center Podcast, Dr. Anastasiya Pashigreva speaks with Dr. Yue Zhang, Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University and recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. In this episode: 🔸 The science behind atmospheric aerosols and why they matter 🔸 How airborne micro- and nanoplastics are measured in real time 🔸 The most likely sources of microplastics in the atmosphere 🔸 Indoor vs. outdoor exposure — what current research suggests 🔸 Mobile atmospheric laboratories and field measurements Learn more about Dr. Yue Zhang's research: https://artsci.tamu.edu/atmos-science/contact/profiles/yue-zhang.html Report of the ALLATRA GRC “Nanoplastics. A Systematic Risk Analysis for Human Health, Ecosystems, and the Environment”

Connecting Science and Society KNOWLEDGE HAS THE GREATEST VALUE WHEN IT IS SHARED Scientists, institutions, journalists, civil society organizations and local communities often approach the same issue from different perspectives. Meaningful progress becomes possible when these perspectives are brought into dialogue. ALLATRA creates spaces for this exchange through: • conferences and expert discussions; • research reports and public presentations; • educational projects and media content; • cooperation with institutions and communities. Our goal is to help scientific knowledge move beyond professional boundaries and become part of a wider, informed public conversation. To learn more, visit allatra.org

Our Climate-Related Position A SCIENCE-BASED APPROACH TO CLIMATE RISKS ALLATRA recognizes the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change, including the contribution of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to present-day global warming. Our research also examines additional areas that may influence environmental and societal resilience: • geodynamic processes; • natural-disaster risks; • pollution by microplastics and nanoplastics; • ecosystem and human-health impacts. An interdisciplinary approach helps explore different factors connected to global risks and environmental changes. To learn more, visit allatra.org

NANOPLASTICS. A THREAT TO LIFE A RESEARCH-BASED DOCUMENTARY ON MICRO- AND NANOPLASTICS Nanoplastics: A Threat to Life, presented by the ALLATRA Global Research Center, brings together scientific research on the potential impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on human health, ecosystems, and the environment. The documentary explores: • what nanoplastics are and how they form; • how micro- and nanoplastics are distributed throughout the environment; • their potential interactions with biological systems; • possible impacts on human health and ecosystems; • the need for further scientific research and international cooperation. The film presents scientific information in an accessible, popular science format and features experts from different fields. To learn more, visit allatra.org/nanoplastics-threat-to-life

RESEARCH ON MICROPLASTICS AND NANOPLASTICS UNDERSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH RISKS Microplastics and nanoplastics are areas of scientific research related to human health, ecosystems, and the environment. Their small size, distribution, and interactions with biological and environmental systems make them an important subject of scientific study. The ALLATRA Global Research Center has published the analytical report “Nanoplastics: A Systematic Risk Analysis for Human Health, Ecosystems, and the Environment,” presenting a systematic analysis of potential risks associated with nanoplastics. ALLATRA’s work in this area includes: • analytical research and risk assessment; • scientific communication and public education; • expert discussions and institutional communication; • documentaries, lectures, and educational events. Through research and communication, ALLATRA shares information about microplastic and nanoplastic-related challenges to raise awareness and help build a safer, more sustainable future. To learn more, visit allatra.org

ALLATRA Global Research Center RESEARCH FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF GLOBAL RISKS The ALLATRA Global Research Center is the organization’s interdisciplinary research and scientific communication division. Its work brings together knowledge from different fields to study: • climate and geodynamic processes; • microplastics and nanoplastics; • human health and ecosystems; • environmental risks and resilience. The Center conducts interdisciplinary research to better understand global risks and their potential interactions. Its findings are communicated to researchers, policymakers, institutions, the media, and the wider public. To learn more, visit allatra.org

The Principles Behind Our Work WHAT GUIDES ALLATRA? ALLATRA is a non-political, non-religious and volunteer-based organization. Its work is not defined by political affiliation, religious identity or commercial interests. Our approach is based on: • respect for human life and dignity; • evidence-based analysis; • open and responsible dialogue; • cooperation across cultures and institutions; • accessible communication and transparency. These principles reflect our approach to research, education, and collaboration on global issues. To learn more, visit allatra.org

Serhii Pozniak on Veteran Businesses in Ukraine: How Defenders Will Rebuild the Economy | ALLATRA 🔴 https://youtu.be/mCDtPbK39R4?si=uKRbG2Zg8l3qw68L In this interview, Serhii Pozniak — a veteran, financier, head of the Association of Entrepreneurs and Veterans of Ukraine, and founder of FinStream and Cronvest projects — shares his vision of the role of veterans in Ukraine's post-war recovery and the development of a modern veteran economy. Combining his experience in military service, entrepreneurship, and the financial sector, Serhii Pozniak actively works to create opportunities for integrating veterans into the business environment, develop veteran entrepreneurship, and engage international partners in Ukraine's economic recovery. The conversation covers the prospects of cooperation between Ukrainian veteran organizations and US businesses, training opportunities for Ukrainian veterans in the United States, as well as the practical application of American experience in supporting veteran entrepreneurship within the Ukrainian context. The interview was recorded in Washington, D.C., near the Taras Shevchenko monument — a symbol of the Ukrainian people's fight for freedom and independence. The interview was prepared by ALLATRA, an international non-profit organization dedicated to public awareness, research, and education in the field of climate and geodynamic risks, environmental issues (including microplastics and nanoplastics), as well as the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

A Global Network GLOBAL CHALLENGES REQUIRE GLOBAL COOPERATION ALLATRA has a presence in more than 180 countries. Participants from different cultural, professional and academic backgrounds contribute to research, education, public communication and international dialogue. This global network makes it possible to: • exchange knowledge across countries and disciplines; • bring local perspectives into international discussions; • connect scientists, public institutions and communities. To learn more, visit allatra.org

Our Main Areas of Work RESEARCH. ADVOCACY. EDUCATION. ALLATRA’s activities are organized around three core areas that support and strengthen one another. Our work focuses on three key areas: • Research: The ALLATRA Global Research Center has published the analytical report “Nanoplastics: A Systematic Risk Analysis for Human Health, Ecosystems, and the Environment,” examining the potential impacts of nanoplastics on human health, ecosystems, and the environment. The report is intended for the scientific community, regulatory authorities, policy institutions, and the general public. • Advocacy: ALLATRA works to address climate, environmental, and human rights risks by engaging with international institutions and national partners. • Education: ALLATRA’s educational initiatives include documentary production, expert workshops, seminars, lectures, briefings, and international forums that help make complex global issues more understandable and widely discussed. Together, these areas help connect scientific understanding with public dialogue and practical cooperation. To learn more, visit allatra.org

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS Global challenges often involve multiple interconnected factors and can affect the environment, ecosystems, and human health. ALLATRA works to: • study global risks through research and analysis; • communicate scientific information and research findings to broader audiences; • engage with scientists, institutions, and communities on global challenges. Research, public awareness, and cooperation are important components of ALLATRA’s activities. To learn more, visit allatra.org

What Is ALLATRA? ALLATRA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to research, public awareness and education on global challenges that affect people, communities and the planet. Our work focuses on three interconnected areas: • climate and geodynamic risks; • environmental challenges, including microplastics and nanoplastics; • the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms. We bring together research, communication and international dialogue to help complex global issues become better understood and more widely discussed. To learn more, visit allatra.org

🌍 ALLATRA — Partner of the World Meeting on Dialogue, Speech, and Socio-Humanitarian Communication Among Peoples in Milan From July 29 to 31, 2026, the World Meeting on Dialogue, Speech, and Socio-Humanitarian Communication Among Peoples is taking place at MIND – Milano Innovation District as part of the Milano Latin Festival. The event is dedicated to the role of communication, dialogue, and cooperation in building a peaceful and sustainable future. 📶 The initiators and organizers of the World Meeting are Hector Villanueva — Director of the Salone delle Nazioni Milano Latin Festival, Vice President of the Federazione Eurandina, and creator of initiatives aimed at fostering cultural interaction and integration among peoples — and Biagio Maimone — journalist, writer, and specialist in institutional communication, who has devoted his work to promoting ethical communication, interreligious dialogue, and a culture of peace. The event brings together representatives of institutions, the diplomatic community, science, religious organizations, journalism, and civil society to discuss the most pressing issues of our time: the culture of peace, human rights, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, the responsibility of the mass media, and new challenges related to the development of technology and artificial intelligence. ➡️ALLATRA is a partner of this international event. One of the forum's speakers was Nabil Bougarech, a representative of the ALLATRA International Public Movement's Global Research Center. In his speech, he noted that today's global challenges cannot be solved without open dialogue between science, government institutions, and civil society. The World Meeting in Milan has become an important stage in preparing for a large-scale international forum that will take place in October at the Palazzo Reale and will bring together even more representatives of the international community to discuss the future of communication as a tool for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development. #ALLATRA #WorldMeeting #Milano #Dialogue #Communication #Peace #Fraternity #Cooperation #Future

7.4 Earthquake Rocks Mexico & Guatemala | Hundreds of Aftershocks Follow 🔴 https://youtu.be/ZN1EC2r2UTc?si=cSZzCo9O66qpyHPy On July 17, at about 8:48 in the morning local time, a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Mexico’s Pacific coast. The epicenter was located in the ocean off the coast of the state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala, approximately 34 miles west-southwest of the city of Ocos in the San Marcos Department. According to regional seismological agencies, the earthquake originated at a depth of about six miles. The strongest shaking was felt in Chiapas, particularly in coastal areas, including Tapachula, Ciudad Hidalgo, and Puerto Madero. People rushed out of homes, stores, and government buildings. Furniture and chandeliers swayed indoors, and objects fell from shelves and other surfaces.

🌐 ALLATRA Sweden at Almedalsveckan 2026 Volunteers from ALLATRA Sweden took part in Almedalsveckan 2026, Sweden's leading democratic forum, where issues of public policy, public dialogue, and civic participation are discussed each year. During the week, the event attracted approximately 120,000 visitors — a record attendance in its history. ✔️ As part of the forum's official programme, ALLATRA participants delivered the presentation "Nanoplastics and Human Health," based on the scientific report by the ALLATRA Global Research Center, "Nanoplastics. Systemic Analysis of Risks to Human Health, Ecosystems and the Environment." The presentation addressed current scientific findings on the presence of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment and the human body, as well as their potential health risks and the need for further interdisciplinary research. 🙏🏻 We thank the organizers of Almedalsveckan and the "Alla Röster Ska Höras" ("All Voices Should Be Heard") initiative for the opportunity to openly discuss important issues that affect the future of society and the environment. ▪️Read the full press release: https://allatra.org/press-release/allatra-sweden-nanoplastics-human-health #ALLATRA #allarösterskahöras #almedalsveckan #almedalen #Nanoplastics #Microplastics #Science #Environment