Ian Coates

I work with ICT. I am passionate about: how humans can keep our planet, our health and choices safe through a Creative Society.

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

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ALLATRA GRC (Global Research Centre) REPORT

NANOPLASTICS: A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSSESSMENT
FOR HUMAN HEALTH, ECOSYSTEMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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or via:

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[ALLATRA @allatra_org]

Dr. John Ahn Brings the Micro- and Nanoplastics Crisis to the TEDx Stage

Dr. John Ahn, PhD, MBA — Chief Scientist and Chair of the ALLATRA Global Research Center — took the TEDxStLouis stage on May 30, 2026, delivering a talk at the Missouri History Museum.
His presentation, "Too Small to See, Too Dangerous to Ignore: Micro- and Nanoplastics," brought critical attention to one of the most urgent invisible threats facing humanity today.
Dr. Ahn addressed how everyday plastic products break down into particles so small they cannot be seen — yet accumulate in our air, water, ecosystems, and human bodies. Emerging research links these particles to neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular effects, reproductive health challenges, and cellular disruption.

Не also noted that while reducing plastic use, improving recycling, and developing cleanup efforts remain important, the removal of micro- and nanoplastic particles already dispersed in air, water, ecosystems, and biological systems remains extremely difficult at a global scale. Dr. Ahn emphasized the need for a broader scientific discussion on how these particles could be made less harmful once they are already present in biological and environmental systems.

A key highlight of the talk was the role of electrostatic charge in explaining how these particles interact with biological systems — a scientific insight that may be central to developing future solutions.
Dr. Ahn's talk invited the audience to look at micro- and nanoplastics not only as an environmental issue, but as an emerging scientific challenge that requires continued research, open discussion, and practical thinking about future solutions.

▪️Full press release: https://t.co/r9WoUGYthw

Featured on: Associated Press, The National Law Review, FOX 2, CBS 10, ABC 12, CBS 42, NBC 33, CBS 13, FOX 4, DC NEWS NOW, among others.

#ALLATRA #TEDxStLouis #Microplastics #GlobalHealth #EnvironmentalScience #STOMP
@TEDxSTL
@TEDxSaintLouisU
@TEDxStLouis

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

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[Gammi @gammi596]

A #powerful #earthquake struck the city of #Digos, 120 km from the #epicenter (#Philippines, June 8, 2026)
Watch the forum:
International Online Forum. Global Crisis. There is a Way Out.
https://t.co/3Hp20ZtMF5

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Philippines #Sarangani #Panang #Malapatan
Date: 8 June 2026 - 7:37 GMT+8
Major Earthquakes + Tsunami Warnings
Mag: 7.8 | Depth: 35km revised to 55km
Plus 4 x Mag: 6+ Earthquakes inc. 6.5 to Depth: 67km
Around the coastal regions and communities of Sarangani Island & Province & Maasim to the south of General Santos City & Malapatan
Still awaiting further confirmed reports from authorities relating to fatalities, injuries and damage to homes, infrastructure and buildings.
Please Keep Safe ❤️

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

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[Gammi @gammi596]

#Earthquake #moment from #GeneralSantos City (#Philippines, June 8, 2026)
The solution to the #climate crisis is here:
International Online Forum. Global Crisis. The Responsibility
https://t.co/xJNfHNrR2K

[Gammi @gammi596]

Building #collapse during a #powerful #earthquake in the city of
#GeneralSantos, 110 km from the #epicenter (#Philippines, June 8, 2026)
📢⚠️👉International Online Forum. Global Crisis. There is a Way Out.
https://t.co/3Hp20ZtMF5

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Italy #Scarcelli #Paola #Cosenza
1 June 2026 ~ 23:12:36 Local
2 June 6:12:36 GMT +8
Very Strong Earthquake
Mag: 6.2 | Depth: 247km (Intermediate)
Epicentre: WSW of Scarcelli. W of Paola in the coastal region of Cosenza
There were widespread reports of shaking across the region. Though due to the significant depth of the quake. No casualties or property damage were reported at the time of posting.
Please Keep Safe ❤️

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#WesternAustralia ~ A scary night for many along coastal Western Australia. Roof’s off, trees down and 160,000 homes without power. The result of an unusually Low Pressure System which brought strong destructive winds off the Indian Ocean to affect the SW. https://t.co/UH1zUVS4J7

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Chile #Valparaiso #Quintero #VinaDelMar
Strong Offshore Earthquake
Mag: 6.0 | Depth: 25km
Epicentre: 33km NW of Valparaiso. 31km E of Quintero in the coastal Region de Valparaiso. Despite reports of strong shaking, there were fortunately no preliminary reports of injuries or damage. No Tsunami Warnings were issued.
Energy Equivalence: 0.9 Atomic Bombs

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

An update on some of the more notable tectonic activity which both caused extensive structural damage and power outages, etc. But fortunately with no injuries sustained? These occurred during a recent period away travelling
#Hawaii #Honaunau ~ 23 May 2026
Strong Earthquake:
Mag: 6 | Depth: 22km
12km S of Honaunau
Widely reported by many (740+) across the ‘Big Island’ of Hawaii and its active volcano Kilauea. Evidently the mass of the Islands are also reported to be affecting the Pacific plate below

#Chile #Calama ~ 25 May 2026
Strong Earthquake
Mag: 6.9 revised to 6.1 | Depth: 152km
31km E of Calama
Damage appears to have been minimised due to its depth

Other Mag: 6+ events occurred offshore in the more remote regions of our oceans the last 2 Mag: 6 occurred 950+km SW of Southport in Tasmania though the structure of ocean floor faults will have modified from these atomic bomb level events…
Please Keep Safe ❤️

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

Please Sign & Support the Petition for a
Royal Commission into the Killing of Australian Women & Girls
https://t.co/zmRpxDtGYz

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

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Please Watch & Share:
The Greatest Era of Ocean Discovery l Dr. Sylvia Earle and Liz Taylor https://t.co/vriWd604vx via @YouTube

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Peru #Ica #Santiago #PampaDeTate
20 May 2026 - 1:57:54 GMT+8
Strong Earthquake
Mag: 5.9+ Later revised to 5.8 | Depth: revised from 10 to 57km
Epicentre: 21km E of Santiago. 28km SE of Ica and close to Pachacutec & Pampa De Tate. The strong shaking reported caused injuries to 27+ people and damage to University buildings, etc. Thankfully no fatalities were reported at the time of this posting.
Please Stay Safe ❤️

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Barbuda #Antigua
Strong Earthquake:
Mag: 6.1 | Depth: 63km
Later revised to Mag: 6.0 | Depth: 30km
Epicentre: ESE of Codrington in Barbuda
WNW of St Johns in Antigua
250 Reports of shaking with some falling objects reported in Supermarkets and homes across islands on the eastern side of the Caribbean
Please Stay Safe ❤️

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Japan #Ofunato #Rikuzentakata #Kesennuma
Strong Earthquake:
Mag: 6.7 | Depth: 44km
Epicentre: Offshore - 49km ESE of the coastal centres of Ofunato & Rikuzentakata and E of Kesennuma in the Iwate province
20+ injuries were reported due to falling objects, etc. No major damage to buildings were immediately reported. Rail and Aviation services were also briefly affected and though no Tsunami warnings were issued, communities were reminded to stay alert
Please Stay Safe ❤️

[ALLATRA @allatra_org]

May 8, 2026 | Natural Disasters Summary

Lebong District (Bengkulu Province) | Indonesia - Major flooding submerged 800+ homes, damaged bridges and roads, and forced evacuations after the Ketahun River overflowed.

Patna, Bihar | India - Severe thunderstorms and strong winds killed at least 3 people and injured several others amid widespread lightning activity.

Sakurajima (Kyushu) | Japan - A powerful volcanic eruption sent ash 3.5 km into the atmosphere, disrupting flights and reducing visibility.

Halmahera Island (Dukono Volcano) | Indonesia - A major volcanic eruption produced a 10 km ash plume, killing 3 hikers and injuring many others.

Puebla State (Cuyoaco) | Mexico - Rare tornado, giant hail, and severe thunderstorms damaged roofs, roads, and agricultural land during an extreme heat event.

Ar-Rass (Al-Qassim) | Saudi Arabia - Massive sandstorm and thunderstorms turned daytime into darkness across the region.

Volusia County (Daytona Beach, Port Orange), Florida | USA - Severe storms with hail, lightning, and strong winds caused flooding, property damage, and major disruptions.

Monte Hermoso | Argentina - Powerful coastal storm with 7-meter waves caused flooding, infrastructure damage, and widespread power outages.

#Flooding #Volcano #Tornado #Sandstorm #Hailstorm #StormDamage #ExtremeWeather #ClimateEvents #EarthWatch

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Philippines #EasternSamar #Borongan
Very Strong Earthquake
Mag: 6.0 | Depth: 73km
Epicentre: 5km W of Nena. 20km NNW of Borongan with strong shaking reported across the province of Eastern Samar & Visayas. No injuries have been reported at this time. Likely due to prompt evacuation from buildings. Some structural damage was reported at a Police Station and a Church. Damage may have been minimised by the intermediate 73km depth of the earthquake. There have been a number of lower magnitude aftershocks e.g. 3.2
Energy Equivalence: 0.9 Atomic Bomb

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

To @UN
@netanyahu , the Israeli Government & Military are out of control. They are again preventing essential aid from reaching Gaza. Like the US & @POTUS they are engaging in acts of piracy, corruption, international terrorism and war.

As a result more lives will be lost

To All Members of the UN

What are you going to do?

[Global Sumud Flotilla @gbsumudflotilla]

Tonight, the world is witnessing the export of the Israeli military’s doctrine of engineered abandonment. In a violent raid in international waters, Israeli naval forces have intercepted, boarded, and systematically disabled various boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

After smashing engines and destroying navigation arrays, the military retreated—intentionally leaving hundreds of civilians stranded on powerless, broken vessels directly in the path of a massive approaching storm. Furthermore, communications with multiple vessels have been jammed, severing their ability to coordinate or signal for help.

While flotilla participants face a calculated death trap at sea, the people of Gaza remain the primary targets of a relentless, years-long campaign of starvation and slaughter. The logic being deployed tonight is identical: the Israeli state creates the conditions for death, sabotages the means of survival, and then waits for "nature" or "circumstance" to finish the job.

[Ian Coates @ic_coates]

#Japan #Nakasatsunai #Sarabetsu
27 April 2026 - 4:23:55 GMT+8
A Strong Earthquake
Mag: 6.1 | Depth: 81km
Epicentre: 16km WSW of Nakasatsunai, 18km W of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido Japan.
The moderate 81km depth of this quake From initial reports appears to have minimised the likelihood of injuries and damage at the time of posting

Please Stay Safe ❤️