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The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained

Fast fashion has a significant environmental impact. According to the UN Environment Programme, the industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for about 10% of […]

Thailand’s Ban on Plastic Imports Comes into Force as Campaigners Warn of Challenges in Enforcement

The ban is expected to drastically reduce the amount of plastic waste Thailand receives from other nations, which dramatically increased following China’s waste import ban in 2018. — […]

The Outcome of the Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations in Busan: A Pivotal Moment or a Missed Opportunity?

More than 3,300 delegates – including members representing more than 170 nations and observers from more than 440 organizations – met last month in Busan, South Korea, to negotiate […]

Crowd-Pleasing Fireworks Are Not So Pleasing to the Planet

Fireworks are used to please crowds, celebrate big holidays, and end festivals with a bang – literally. But at what environmental cost? Especially when climate change has made its […]

Urban Air Pollution: Bearing a Disproportionate Burden

Multiple recent days with extreme air pollution in New Delhi more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization standard highlighted the risks to public health of […]