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Every day tonnes of disposable plastic ends up in the ocean, suffocating the marine life, clogging up rivers and oceans around the world, endangering wildlife, poisoning the food chain, and causing the climate crisis. In Kenya, a company has taken up the daunting task of putting all this plastic to good use. The start-up called Noma Green Plastic is giving approximately 30 tonnes of ocean plastic a new shape: that of trendy furniture. It collects almost 30 tonnes of plastic each month from vari...

Some produce sellers are saying the ban will hurt sales and they’re skeptical it will actually be entirely enforceable

Momoa took his fight fight to protect the oceans in the real world.

Countries are examining the issue as part of the Council’s annual full-day discussion on the rights of women.

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP), the amount of marine litter and plastic waste, has been growing rapidly. And without meaningful action, emissions of plastics into aquatic ecosystems, are projected to nearly triple by 2040.

Speaking at the high-level opening of the Conference, Guterres outlined four recommendations to ensure that the tide is reversed.

Asia has lost half of its forest cover, worsening the climate crisis, say Laudato Si Movement leaders

The Convention is split into three main areas: oil spills, land-based sources of pollution, and marine biodiversity.

1st month of summer begins with reports of high temperatures as countries including Spain, US continue to battle flames.

1st month of summer begins with reports of high temperatures as countries including Spain, US continue to battle flames - Anadolu Agency