Petition: Norway’s Pause on UN Environmental Funding Should Push Countries to Take Serious Action on Plastic Pollution

NESREA Dismisses Claims of Blanket Ban on Plastic Products

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, says the National Environmental, Plastic Waste Control, Regulations, 2026, are not intended to halt manufacturing activities or impose a total ban on plastic products, contrary to claims circulating in some quarters. The Agency said the regulations are aimed at addressing plastic waste pollution through responsible production, [] The post NESREA Dismisses Claims of Blanket Ban on Plastic Products appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Plastic pollution threatens marine ecosystems, biodiversity and food security: KEPS

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) has warned that plastic pollution has become one of the world's most serious environmental challenges, with far-reaching im...

Africa: Experts Warn Plastic Crisis Extends Beyond Oceans

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to the world's oceans and ecosystems, and experts warn that solutions must go far beyond clean-up efforts and instead focus on preventing waste at its source. An estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic enter marine ecosystems every year, with wildlife suffering injury and death, coastlines being damaged, and ocean resilience being compromised.

Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter anymore

Plastic pollution isn’t just about litter anymore

Plastic pollution has spread throughout Odaw River, University of Ghana scientist warns

A postdoctoral researcher at the University of Ghana's Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), Dr. Millicent Afi Sitsofe Kwawu, has warned that plastic pollution is now widespread throughout the Odaw River, with discarded plastic waste breaking down into tiny particles that are increasingly threatening ecosystems and public health. Speaking during the second edition of the Loud and Green XSpace, organised by JoyNews and Beyond the Science (BTS) under the theme Beyond Awareness: What's Stopping Ghana from Fixing its Plastic Waste Menace?, Dr. Kwawu shared findings from her PhD research on microplastic pollution in the Odaw River.

Hong Kong moves to curb flow of high liquid content waste in landfills

Hong Kong is seeking to curb the flow of bulk high liquid content waste, such as expired drinks, personal care products and discarded detergents, into landfills, a move conservationists say will protect local waters and coastlines from the risk of toxic leakage. While academics and green groups welcomed the move, the retail sector expressed concern that the new requirement might result in higher recycling and manpower costs that could ultimately be passed on to consumers. The Environmental...

US says chemical maker Chemours will pay $450M in penalties and relief programs to three states to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case

The company will mitigate forever chemicals pollution in West Virginia, North Carolina and New Jersey via implementing controls and supplying clean drinking water.

Weakened pesticide protections will threaten food security, public and environmental health

Bill C-30's authorization of the use of banned pesticides allows political and economic interests to override health and environmental evidence.

Thai rubber smallholders race to meet new EU deforestation rules

Thailand’s natural rubber industry is racing to comply with a new EU anti-deforestation law that will take effect in 2027, reports Mongabay’s Carolyn Cowan. Thailand is the world’s largest producer of natural rubber and relies on approximately 1.7 million small-scale farmers for 90 of its supply. The country exports much of its rubber to China []

WWF report finds persistent plastic pollution on Greek beaches, warns of microplastics threat

Plastic pollution continues to pose a major threat to Greece’s coastline, though new monitoring data from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) show early signs of improvement in some categories of waste, including significant reductions in certain single-use plastics.

European Greens call for “extraordinary summit of leaders to address extreme heat”

The call to environment ministers to revitalise the Green Deal and eco-sustainable measures

Good, Better, Best: Eliminating Plastic Waste

This is the second in a series of articles about reducing the amount of the... The post Good, Better, Best: Eliminating Plastic Waste appeared first on Earth911.

EPA microplastic monitoring doesn’t go far enough for Democrats

The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision not to include microplastics in its list of regulated chemicals has caused a stir among Democrats and environmental health advocates. Several members of Congress demanded earlier this week that the EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin include microplastics on the agency’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 6, or UCMR, which is updated every []

Kerajaan perkenalkan Dasar Air Tebus Guna Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR: Dasar Air Tebus Guna Nasional bakal diperkenalkan sebagai kerangka jangka panjang bagi me­ngurus penggunaan air negara secara lebih cekap. Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata, kerajaan sedang merancang dasar itu sebagai langkah daripada tindak balas nasional yang bersepadu bagi menangani cabaran besar dalam sektor tenaga, air, dan infrastruktur digital negara. Menurutnya, ... Read more The post Kerajaan perkenalkan Dasar Air Tebus Guna Nasional appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Govt targets three hotspots in restoration drive

The Ministry of Environment (KLH) is prioritizing a national environmental restoration movement in three provinces most ...

EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules

The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks unworkable. The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.

It’s time to act on the state’s PFAS problem

If we don’t act soon, local water districts will have to go to ever greater and costlier lengths to prevent PFAS from contaminating our drinking water.

Dutch takeaway shops widely ignore EU plastic ban, survey finds

A nationwide survey of Dutch takeaway food outlets shows widespread noncompliance with European rules restricting single-use plastics, with many businesses continuing to use plastic straws, cups, b

Lawn watering ban possible. Raleigh Water will ask council to further restrict use during drought

Ed Buchan with Raleigh Water said he will ask the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday to approve changes that would allow the city to move to Stage 2 water restrictions -- which would include a ban on in-ground irrigation systems, sprinker and hose use.

Ditching The Sprayer: EPA Puts $30 Million On The Table For Safer Farming Alternatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new initiative on Wednesday, asking the public to help design an upcoming 30 million innovation challenge aimed at cutting chemical use on American farms. The prize money will fund the development of affordable, real-world alternatives to chemical crop desiccation, a common agricultural practice where pesticides are sprayed to [] Ditching The Sprayer: EPA Puts 30 Million On The Table For Safer Farming Alternatives

Trash to Cash: How Nigeria’s economic pinch turns many families to waste collectors

On one hand, plastic pollution is dropping, on the other hand, human beings digging through hazardous waste just to buy a loaf of bread The post Trash to Cash: How Nigeria’s economic pinch turns many families to waste collectors appeared first on Vanguard News.

Wahab: Illegal Wetland Development Is Worsening Lagos Flooding

Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab blames illegal developments on wetlands and floodplains for worsening flooding across Lagos despite massive government interventions.

Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads

Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overflowing landfills.

Environmental groups urge stronger action on climate, conservation ahead of SONA

Environmental groups, scientists, and community advocates called for stronger government action on climate change, biodiversity protection, and environmental governance ahead of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), while expressing hope that greater public participation can help address the country’s ecological challenges. At the “Plundered, Not Poor: State of the []

EPA moves to cut truck pollution requirements

{beacon} Energy Environment Energy Environment The Big Story EPA moves to cut truck pollution requirements The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is proposing to loosen requirements for pollution controls that rein in emissions from heavy duty trucks. © AP Photo/Ben Margot, File The administration said the technical changes are expected to...

Global Businesses Shift Focus: Enhanced Sustainability Practices

Companies globally are ramping up their sustainability initiatives, responding to climate change and consumer demands for accountability.

Nova Scotia rolls out new cannabis rules, but Mi’kmaq group defends economic rights

The Tim Houston government has rolled out changes to the Cannabis Control Act this week after they were passed during the spring sitting of the legislature.

OGEPA tasks industries on environmental compliance, tree planting

General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, Mr Kehinde Bello, has called on industries operating across the state to strengthen compliance with environmental regulations. The industries were also urged to improve corporate social responsibility initiatives and embrace sustainable environmental practices. Bello made the call during a familiarisation tour of companies across the [] OGEPA tasks industries on environmental compliance, tree planting

California Lawmakers Seek ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protections Despite EPA Rollbacks

State and federal legislation could help clean cancer-causing contaminants from hundreds of California water systems. One bill was diluted under industry pressure. The post California Lawmakers Seek ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protections Despite EPA Rollbacks appeared first on .

Europe’s carbon rules buckle as Volkswagen weighs 100,000 job cuts

(NaturalNews) The EU is holding to its Green Deal targets â” a 55 emissions cut by 2030 and net-zero by 2050 â” even as its carbon market comes under growing...

EPA Approves More “Forever Chemical” Pesticides for Food Crops

The action is yet another reminder that the federal government has no constitutional authority to manage pesticides or public health. ... The post EPA Approves More “Forever Chemical” Pesticides for Food Crops appeared first on The New American.

When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions

When the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green with algae just days after a US15 million renovation, the U.S. government scrambled for chemicals and expensive technical solutions to fix the iconic landmark. Trying to kill algae with ...

Health officials sound the alarm on nasty beaches filled with sewage, dangerous levels of bacteria

Public health officials across several states have issued water quality advisories and beach closures as the summer swimming season continues. In states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, authorities have restricted beach access due to elevated levels of bacteria, sewage contamination, and urban runoff, according to Fox News. These conditions are often associated with []