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Global plastics treaty: big, bold step to end plastic pollution
The United Nations Environment Assembly announced the outcome of the UNEA 5.2 meeting adopting a mandate to open negotiations for a legally binding global plastics treaty that addresses the whole life cycle of plastic pollution in the environment, with negotiations opening later this year.
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New IPCC report: we are not prepared for what is coming
Focusing on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, the newest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report lays out how severe the impacts of climate change already are.
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Antarctic Sea Ice Minimum set for a record low
Over the past two decades, the region has seen extreme variations in its sea ice extent, but this year’s drop is unprecedented since measurements began.
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Campaigners warn of ‘unthinkable’ restrictions on civil society participation at Global Ocean Treaty negotiations
Historic negotiations at the UN towards a Global Ocean Treaty could face unprecedented restrictions on civil society participation.
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Greenpeace responds to US government Finding on use of forced labor on Taiwan fishing vessel
The investigation uncovered evidence of all 11 indicators developed by the International Labor Organization to assess forced labor conditions aboard the vessel.
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Greenpeace International Executive Director steps down to become German Government Climate Envoy
Jennifer Morgan relinquished all duties on 10 February. Norma Torres, formerly Greenpeace International’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as interim Executive Director.
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FSO Safer tanker could trigger major oil disaster, study shows
An explosion or leak from the rusting oil tanker FSO Safer could trigger one of the biggest oil spill disasters in history.
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New IPCC climate report to add pressure for action and justice
The IPCC releases the next part of their 6th Assessment Report next month, summarising the latest scientific understanding on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, and action needed to build resilience.
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“It’s like looking through a window” – giant portal to the Antarctic appears in London
A towering portal has appeared in London’s iconic Trafalgar Square bringing the Antarctic to the heart of a major city in real time.
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Greenpeace calls for global treaty to include the whole life cycle of plastics
We need a global plastics treaty that will quickly move us away from unnecessary plastic packaging and support the development of refill and reuse systems on a global scale. Anything less will be a missed opportunity.
