Study Finds Tiny Plastics Disrupt Terrestrial Food Webs
A new study reveals how tiny plastic particles are disrupting terrestrial food webs, highlighting the urgent need to address plastic waste in land ecosystems.
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UN Plastics Treaty Stalls as U.S. Withdraws Support for Mandatory Production Caps
UN member states failed to agree on a groundbreaking plastics treaty as the U.S. withdrew support for mandatory production caps, highlighting the clash between environmental goals and economic interests.
Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution Stalls as Nations Clash on Production Caps
Over 100 nations push for global plastic production caps, but oil-producing countries block agreement at UN plastic talks, delaying the treaty.
West Africa’s ECOWAS Plans Unified Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution
ECOWAS considers a unified regional action plan to tackle plastic pollution across West Africa, addressing implementation challenges faced by member states’ national initiatives.
Global Leaders Convene in Ottawa for Critical Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks
Thousands of global negotiators gather in Ottawa this week to develop a treaty aimed at halting the escalating issue of plastic pollution.
Ocean Cleanup’s Solar-Powered Barge Targets Plastic Pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
The Ocean Cleanup launches a solar-powered barge to tackle Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River plastic pollution, protecting the Gulf of Thailand ecologically and economically.
Plastic ‘Necklaces’ Threaten Seals on International Seal Day
On International Seal Day, the alarming rise of plastic ‘necklaces’ is putting seals at risk. Discover how marine debris and lost fishing gear are endangering these beautiful creatures.
ZeroPlastic: Sri Lankan Youth Lead the Charge Against Plastic Pollution
In 2022, amidst Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, young activist Nishanka De Silva founded the ZeroPlastic Movement. Now a leading green initiative, it mobilizes thousands to combat plastic pollution and inspire global environmental action.