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Plastic pollution on course to double by 2030

Published on: October 21, 2021
18:45

United Nations, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Plastic pollution in oceans and other bodies of water continues to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030, bringing about dire consequences for health, economy, biodiversity and the climate, according to an assessment released on Thursday by the UN Environment Program (UNEP).

European plastic manufacturers in favor of recycling

Published on: September 10, 2021
00:30

Brussels, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) European plastic manufacturers are in favor of the obligation to bring 30 percent of recycling into packaging by 2030.

UN chief calls on all countries to do more to improve air quality

Published on: September 8, 2021
08:09

United Nations, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday called on all nations to do more to improve air quality and identify pollution sources.

Int´l organizations urge efforts on trade to tackle plastic pollution

Published on: September 4, 2021
09:40

Geneva, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) International organizations on Friday called for increased efforts and cooperation on trade to tackle plastic pollution, one of today´s most evident and persistent environmental issues.

India attentive to 10,000 oil spill near southeast Chennai

Published on: June 18, 2021
07:24

New Delhi, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) India is still alert Friday to about 10,000 l oil spill off the eastern coast of the country, the Portuguese-flagged container ship MV Devon reported.

Thousands of poisonous DDT barrels found off the coast of California

Published on: April 28, 2021
09:03

Washington, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Over 25,000 barrels of highly toxic, widely banned pesticide DDT from World War II (1939-1945), were found dumped off the southern coast of California, local marine scientists reported.

European leaders ask US to reduce polluting emissions

Published on: April 13, 2021
10:07

Berlin, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) European parliamentarians, managers and union leaders urged the United States to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 2005.

UNEP, NGO Azul warn about more plastic pollution

Published on: March 31, 2021
08:26

United Nations, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) The use of Covid-19-related plastic implements, such as facemasks and gloves, increased in recent months and the pollution they currently generate reaches alarming levels.

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