Tag: environment
Myanmar’s 2025 Earthquake Reveals New Risks for Global Strike-Slip Faults
On March 28, 2025, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar along the Sagaing Fault, killing thousands and destroying large parts of the...
How the Upcoming INC‑5.2 Treaty Could Transform Plastic Pollution
Plastic production exceeds 460 million metric tons annually, yet around 20 million tons pollute land, water, and air every year. The upcoming...
New Lancet Report Urges Global Treaty to Tackle Plastic Pollution’s Health...
As global leaders converge in Geneva to finalize a global plastics treaty, The Lancet report reveals plastic pollution is not just an...
Global Trade Can Help End Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, disproportionately impacting developing nations already struggling with waste management and climate resilience. With plastic production...
Is #Earth Losing Its Vital #Wetlands
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Peatlands are over 40,000 years old than Previously Thought
The Congo Basin that holds the world's largest tropical peatland complex is far older than thought -- approximately 42,000 years ago. A...
Crafting Stronger Heat Action Plans for Our Future
Global temperatures continue their steady rise. Consequently, extreme heat events escalate in frequency and intensity. This poses significant risks to public health...
Almost 50% of Microplastic Pollution Comes From Cars
Few drivers consider that their tires wear down over time—but that worn rubber often ends up polluting rivers, lakes, and even the...
Renewable Energy Surges Ahead, Outpacing Fossil Fuels
The United Nations has released a new report celebrating major progress in renewable energy since the 2015 Paris Agreement triggered a global...
Most Damaging Droughts Took Place Since 2023
Fueled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in...
