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Pollution

Single-use plastic bags decreased by 98% in UK since 2014 – Study

More than seven billion plastic bags have been prevented from polluting the UK landscape since the introduction of the single-use carrier bag charge. A 5p...

Michael Simire - August 4, 2023

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Philippine watchdog urges consumers to promote reusable eco-friendly bags

In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, BAN Toxics hosted an event in which they encouraged Filipino customers and vendors to abandon single-use...

Michael Simire - July 3, 2022

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Climate ChangeDecember 22, 2024

GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have approved $106.21 million in funding for urgently needed climate adaptation...

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HealthDecember 22, 2024

Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international quality standards for both medicine and vaccine regulation, marking a...

Human SettlementDecember 22, 2024

First session of UN Group on housing calls for accelerated global action

The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All concluded recently in Nairobi,...

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Climate ChangeDecember 22, 2024

GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have...

HealthDecember 22, 2024

Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international...