The problem is great enough that the UN has warned that microplastics pose a threat to human health, while the US has banned products from using plastic microbeads—often included to make cosmetic products slightly abrasive so they work as exfoliants. A recent study found that US waterways are now basically full of microplastics. In that study, the most common type found was thin plastic fibers from textiles, which accounted for around 71% of the total plastic pollution in the samples collected.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter, the Commonwealth’s flagship programme on ocean cooperation, has been invited to join a leading line-up of official nominators for the prestigious Earthshot Prize. The Ea
Before January 31, 2021, individuals, groups or teams, organisations, companies, charities or government ministries / departments / agencies, able to demonstrate impact or potential in achieving progr
As of late summer, governments around the world had pledged $12.2 trillion of relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s around 15% of global GDP, three times larger than government spendi
