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German Climate Activist Attempts Transatlantic SUP Crossing

Michael Walther, a 46-year-old German climate activist, is undertaking a solo transatlantic crossing on a customized 6-meter long Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) from Lagos, Portugal to French Guiana, collecting data for the Alfred Wegener Institute while raising awareness for climate action.

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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Begin in Geneva

Over 170 countries meet in Geneva to negotiate a global agreement on plastic pollution, aiming to reduce production and waste, while facing disagreements over production limits versus recycling, with significant health and economic implications.

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Global Talks Aim to Curb Plastic Pollution Amid Rising Health Concerns

International negotiations in Geneva aim to create a global agreement to reduce plastic pollution by August 14th, driven by the discovery of increased microplastics in human organs and the urgent need to address the global plastic waste crisis.

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Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Southern Europe, While UK Faces Summer Storm

A heatwave in Southern Europe, with temperatures exceeding 42°C in parts of Spain and Portugal, is expected to continue into the weekend, impacting 16% of Spain (1316 municipalities), prompting health warnings and wildfires in Portugal, while northern parts of the UK are bracing for a summer storm.

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Mediterranean Fishing Crisis: Overfishing and Pollution Devastate Livelihoods

Fishermen in Libya and Egypt report drastically reduced catches due to overfishing by industrial trawlers and pollution from plastic waste and sewage, highlighting the urgent need for effective environmental protection measures in the Mediterranean.

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UN Conference Seeks Global Deal on Plastic Waste

Over 170 nations convene in Geneva to negotiate a UN treaty aimed at curbing plastic pollution; disagreements persist on production limits versus recycling focus, with significant economic and health implications.

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Germany's CCS Law: High Costs and Uncertain Impacts

Germany's new law permits carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for various industries, including those with avoidable emissions, despite high costs and limited current use, potentially delaying energy transition and impacting global climate policy.

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Global Plastic Production Soars Despite Environmental Concerns

Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, exceeding recycling capacity and contributing significantly to climate change and pollution; despite bans in 140 countries, growth continues in regions like the US, China and others.

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Canada Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate, Cause Dangerous Air Quality

Over 740 wildfires are burning across Canada, with nearly 200 out of control, forcing thousands of evacuations and causing hazardous air quality across Canada and parts of the US; the area burned exceeds 6.7 million hectares.

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Geneva Hosts Crucial UN Talks to Combat Global Plastic Waste Crisis

UN negotiations in Geneva aim to create a global treaty against plastic pollution by next year, following failed talks in Busan. Over 180 nations are participating, facing resistance from oil-producing nations and incomplete data on microplastic health impacts.

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Wildfire Smoke Causes Air Quality Alerts Across US

Wildfire smoke from Canada has caused air quality alerts in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, impacting health, especially for vulnerable groups; this is linked to climate change-fueled increased wildfire intensity and frequency.

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Scientist Warns of Industry Pressure in UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks

Professor Richard Thompson warns of industry pressure on UN talks to create a global plastic pollution treaty, highlighting the unequal power dynamic between scientists and industry representatives as nations debate reducing plastic production and consumption to sustainable levels amid rising ocean ...

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