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Inger Andersen, Chief of UNEP, urges ministers to push for a strong, legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution by INC-5 ...

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Some developing nations including India and China opposed curbing primary polymer production, seeking instead to focus on ...

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Plastic has long been part of everyday life, from food containers to medical tools. But in recent years, scientists have ...

As the world honors Earth Day on April 22 and with the impact posed by climate change now closer to home, more people are ...

Participants will use microplastics collected on campus to create pieces of art while exploring the environmental impact of ...

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