Tag: plastic pollution
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola sued over plastic pollution and misleading recycling claims
The legal challenge asserts that PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have falsely promoted their products as recyclable, despite knowing the significant environmental harm plastic pollution causes.
Nanoplastics in the human body are weakening antibiotic effectiveness, heightening resistance...
New research reveals how nanoplastics compromise antibiotic effectiveness, raising alarm over plastic pollution’s role in fueling global antibiotic resistance.
Bottled water’s rising toll on planetary and human health
With approximately one million bottles purchased every minute globally, experts are warning that this trend has dire consequences for the environment, public health, and social justice.
California files lawsuit against ExxonMobil for plastic recycling fraud
ExxonMobil and other fossil fuel and petrochemical companies are being accused of promoting recycling as a solution to plastic waste management despite internal knowledge that it is not a viable solution.
Majority of US voters back legal action against plastics industry over...
The survey, conducted by the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) and Data for Progress, shows that 70 percent of likely U.S. voters would support legal action to hold the plastics and fossil fuel industries accountable for alleged deception.
US signals new support for global plastics reduction, reports say
Previously, the U.S. had held the stance of allowing individual UN member states to make their own decisions on plastic production.
Single-use plastic bag fees lead to 80% drop in beach pollution...
Marine Conservation Society Report Highlights Success of Plastic Bag Charges and Ongoing Challenges in Reducing Overall Beach Litter
Only 22 companies out of 147 are on track to meet...
In total, the report reviewed 225 companies and their progress toward plastic-related goals, with about half of companies receiving an “F” score.
Groundbreaking study exposes plastic pollution’s deep ocean graveyard
The investigation reveals that the ocean floor is besieged by up to 11 million tons of plastic waste, a figure that dwarfs the quantity observed on the water's surface.
Amazon’s plastic use surges despite global cutback initiatives
Amazon's journey towards global sustainability hits a snag on home soil, as a recent report unveils a surge in plastic waste across the United States.
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
The worse the chaos that results, the sooner the eventual revulsion and turnaround
A too gullible population let itself be bamboozled.
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.
JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.
The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations
Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.