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The story behind an Italian single-use plastic bottle
Greenpeace Italy during the ship tour along the coasts of the Adriatic Sea, documented the state of the beaches and the seabed not far from the Versalis petrochemical plant of ENI near Brindisi, finding large quantities of plastic waste.
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Plastic worsens the climate crisis, from the Philippines to the United States
At every step of its life cycle, plastic production makes the climate crisis worse by releasing harmful emissions and putting vulnerable communities further at risk. Fossil fuel and consumer goods companies are the villains in this story.
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Report: How major brands are inviting Big Oil into your kitchen
A report released by Greenpeace USA today reveals how consumer goods companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé are driving the expansion of plastic production and threatening the global climate and communities around the world.
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Pua Lay Peng, a frontline defender against plastic pollution in Malaysia
We would say that Pua is the Malaysian version of Erin Brockovich, a concerned citizen who fought for a better environment and consequently, built a strong movement.
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In Cameroon, plastic pollution is making floods even deadlier
Every year, hundreds of Cameroonians die or are left displaced due to flooding caused by blocked drainage. One of the culprits is plastic pollution.
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More trains, less planes, mobility for all
Investing in trains is a key to fighting the climate emergency while connecting Europeans and other travelers with their cities and countries in a sustainable way.
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Oil and chemical giants lobbying against rules on microplastic chemicals, investigation reveals
"Their entire business model is still predicated on generating more waste and pollution, never mind the consequences. That's why we need firm government intervention..."
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4 films about illegal fishing – one of the world’s most lucrative and dangerous industries
If you’re curious about the real sea-to-shelf story behind seafood, then read (or watch) on.
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Share the city
With both World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day being celebrated in June, why not embrace the many ways we can enjoy all that the city has to offer.
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A serving of hope and solidarity from Manila’s community pantries
More than just a repository of edible goods, the community pantry has become a social phenomenon—a force for good where ordinary people give and donate food to those who are hungry and hardest hit by the lockdowns and layoffs due to the pandemic.