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Environmental Groups Demand EPA Start Monitoring Microplastics In Water

"A new legal petition filed by more than 170 top environmental groups demands that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begin monitoring for microplastics in drinking water, an essential first step to reining in pollution viewed as one of the nation’s most pressing public health threats."

Source: Guardian, 12/03/2024

"Inside the Plastic Industry’s Battle to Win Over Hearts and Minds"

"A trove of documents leaked from an influential industry group shows how some of the world’s largest petrochemical and plastics companies have been waging a campaign to push back against a “tide of anti-plastic sentiment” — especially among young people concerned about the environment."

Source: NYTimes, 12/02/2024

"UN Plastics Treaty Talks Fail After Oil Producers Block Production Limits"

"Negotiations over the first legally binding UN treaty on plastic pollution collapsed in the final stage of discussions, after oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia blocked efforts by 100 countries to place limits on new production."

Source: Financial Times, 12/02/2024

Reporting on Illegal Wildlife Trade – Story Ideas, Safety Tips and More

Illicit trade in wild animals and plants is a billion-dollar global business that threatens biodiversity and human health. Endless reporting opportunities range from exposing corruption and criminal networks to debunking claims about products derived from endangered species. Journalist Rene Ebersole shares insights from her 20 years on the trail of wildlife smugglers, poachers and other environmental lawbreakers — and introduces a new nonprofit dedicated to this beat.

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"The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea"

"Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement."

Source: NYTimes, 11/25/2024

"More Than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration"

"More than 50 governments have signed a U.N. declaration to make tourism around the globe more climate friendly, the United Nations said on Wednesday, in what it hailed as a major achievement of the climate summit in Azerbaijan."

Source: Reuters, 11/21/2024

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