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Why the government should ban “problem plastics”

What do black plastic trays, styrofoam takeaway boxes and PVC clingfilm have in common? They’re all “problem plastics” – non-recyclable, too expensive to recycle or toxic to the environment. Obviously these materials aren’t the only… Read More

Alice Hunter - 2nd November 2018

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4 reasons slower ships could mean healthier oceans

This week, the International Maritime Organisation has the opportunity cap ship speeds globally from 2021/2022 and then gradually reduce them. This might not sound like a massive deal. But here are four reasons why reducing speeds could make a big difference for the climate and for our oceans. Read More

Morten Thaysen - 23rd October 2018

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In pictures: The plastic pollution pandemic

A global survey released today shows that none of the major consumer goods giants responsible for most of the single-use plastic in circulation have any plans to reduce the amount of plastic packaging they produce. The Greenpeace survey of eleven world-leading brands including Coke, Nestle and Procter & Gamble, also… Read More

Angela Glienicke - 23rd October 2018

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Governments are deciding whether to create a huge Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s at stake: the largest protected area on Earth Over two weeks in late October, governments will meet in Hobart, Australia, to decide whether to create a vast Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary, covering almost two million square kilometres. If it goes ahead, it’ll be the largest protected… Read More

Samantha Wockner - 23rd October 2018

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Green Great Britain Week – how green was it really?

Hot off the heels of the biggest climate change announcement from the UN in years that we have 12 years to reduce global carbon emissions by 45% – the government launched Green Great Britain Week. A week to “showcase ten years since UK’s world leading Climate Change Act” and… Read More

Flo Stuart-Leach - 19th October 2018

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