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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.
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Investigation finds plastic from the UK and Germany illegally dumped in Turkey
The results of a Greenpeace investigation released today reveal that Europe is still dumping plastic waste on other countries.
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7-Eleven Taiwan announces phase-out of single-use plastics, a first in Asia!
7-Eleven Taiwan has announced that it will phase out single-use plastics, the first major convenience store chain in Asia to do so.
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Plastic pollution is a global problem – Starbucks needs to take global action
Starbucks Coffee Korea announced it will phase out the use of disposable cups in its Korean-based cafes by 2025. It's time for the company to rethink its strategy and accelerate the transition to reusable cups.
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Earth to Humans…
Days like Earth Day remind all of us of the present state of our planet - which is in a crisis. The truth is, Earth Day should be 365 days in a year.