Tag: plastic pollution
Plastic killed most sperm whales found dead in Greek waters since...
"The evidence is starting to mount rapidly that we just cannot throw away plastic as we have been."
Vancouver becomes first city in world to approve zero waste strategic...
"It's a coastal city, with the plastic items having a significant impact on the environment, we feel it's important to take action."
Scientists launch groundbreaking study on health risks of microplastics in seafood
Studies have already found that sea salt can be rich in plastic and that we likely consume the tiny bits that get embedded in many types of seafood.
Wet wipes ban: UK takes another major step to fight plastic...
“As part of our 25-year environment plan we have pledged to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste and that includes single-use products that include plastic such as wet wipes.”
Over 40 companies pledge to cut plastic pollution
Hopefully, other countries and companies will join the UK Plastics Pact and do their part in producing less plastic waste.
‘Nowhere is immune:’ Researchers find record levels of microplastics in Arctic...
"It suggests that microplastics are now ubiquitous within the surface waters of the world's ocean."
UK pledges £61.4 million to fight ocean plastics
"This week we will look closely at how we can tackle the many threats to the health of the world's oceans, including the scourge of marine plastic pollution."
New UK study proves plastic bag legislation is working
"Great to see less plastic bags in our oceans, but we need the government to put an end to the use of all avoidable single-use plastic by 2025."
Instead of reshaping domestic waste management, US asks China to lift...
"We hope that the U.S. can reduce and manage hazardous waste and other waste of its own and take up more duties and obligations."
Great Pacific Garbage Patch rapidly growing larger than twice the size...
We must deal with the problem of plastic pollution – before it's too late.
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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.