What will it take to solve our planet's plastic pollution crisis?
Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution — here's what experts say it needs to include
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Plastic pollution talks must speed up, chair warns
Negotiators must move "significantly" faster to agree on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the talks warned Wednesday, as countries lined up to express frustration
The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
Industry Responds to EPA's Plastic Pollution Strategy Before Treaty Talks
Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.
'Crucial week': make-or-break plastic pollution treaty talks begin
A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opens on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult negotiations warning nations not to miss a "once-in-a-generation opportunity".
US EPA unveils plan to combat plastic pollution
The strategy focuses on cutting single-use plastics, boosting reuse, and assessing environmental and health impacts.
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution—here's why it matters
On March 2, 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed,
Alaska Air, Delta must face lawsuit over Seattle airport pollution
Alaska Air Group and Delta Air Lines have lost their bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that emissions from their aircraft at ...
Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
As the last negotiations for a global plastic treaty begin in South Korea, countries are divided over whether to cap ...
Escaping light pollution: Stargazing is amazing in these places with dark skies
More than 99% of Americans live under skies polluted by light. But dark skies at the Grand Canyon and more than 145 other ...
Can U.S. and other countries reach a deal on curbing plastic pollution?
Delegates from 175 countries are in South Korea this week for the fifth round of United Nations talks aimed at securing an ...
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Air Pollution Exposure Throughout Pregnancy Ups Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth
Exposures to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and specific PM2.5 constituents during pregnancy is associated with increased ...
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Toxic Air Pollution in India and Pakistan Is “a National Disaster”
India and Pakistan are losing ground to a common deadly enemy. Vast clouds of dense, toxic smog have once again shrouded ...
Plastic pollution causing a sea of trouble
Plastic production largely took off in the 1950s and is credited with creating life-saving medical devices and safe food ...
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Air Pollution May Be Linked to Autism Risk in Kids, Study Finds
While a growing body of research links air pollution to ASD, there are no definitive causes yet. Limiting your exposure to ...
Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has ...