Tag #Environmental Crisis

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Gender-Based Violence Survivor Highlights Systemic Support Failures

Laura Rizo González, from Elda (Alicante), shares her experience as a survivor of gender-based violence, highlighting the psychological, social, and professional abuse she endured and the lack of support she received from her social circle. She expresses gratitude for the support of her parents and ...

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Gender Equality
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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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Life Below Water
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Midwest Air Quality Suffers from Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Unhealthy air quality alerts were issued across several Midwestern states on Saturday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires; the poor air quality is expected to persist into Sunday, impacting vulnerable populations.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Sargassum Crisis Cripples Caribbean Tourism

A record-breaking 38 million tons of sargassum seaweed is overwhelming Caribbean shores, causing significant economic losses to the tourism industry, environmental damage to coastal ecosystems, and health problems from the decaying seaweed, demanding immediate regional and international action.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Wales Faces Record Litter Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and Increased Packaging

A Keep Wales Tidy report reveals the worst street cleanliness in 17 years due to increased food packaging and budget cuts, with over 35% of urban areas exhibiting unacceptable litter levels and a 286% rise in the dirtiest streets, costing councils over £64 million.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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Kathmandu Suffers World's Worst Air Quality Due to Wildfires and Drought

Kathmandu's air quality is the worst globally, with an average AQI of 348 on Thursday, due to a combination of six months of drought, widespread wildfires exacerbated by dry conditions, vehicle emissions, and the city's bowl-shaped valley trapping pollutants; this has caused flight cancellations, ho...

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Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Global Plastic Recycling Crisis: Less Than 10% Recycled

Only a small fraction of global plastic waste is recycled due to economic, material, and additive challenges; innovative solutions and global regulations are needed to address the crisis.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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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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Life Below Water
aljazeera.com
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Mekong River Pollution from Myanmar Mining and Dam Construction Threatens Livelihoods

Unregulated mining in Myanmar contaminates the Mekong River with heavy metals, exceeding safety limits and impacting Laotian fishing communities; the situation is further aggravated by numerous dams altering the river's flow and ecology, threatening fish populations and riverside livelihoods.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
euronews.com
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Wellcome Photography Prize Showcases Climate Change's Health Impacts

The Wellcome Photography Prize's top 25 photos, unveiled on Thursday, July 11th, powerfully depict climate change's health impacts and human responses, with an exhibition opening at the Francis Crick Institute, London, from July 17th, 2025 to October 18th, 2025.

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Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Fashion Waste Crisis: Landfills Visible From Space

The global fashion industry generates over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, creating massive landfills visible from space and overwhelming waste systems in developing countries where much of the discarded clothing ends up, polluting environments and harming communities.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
themoscowtimes.com
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Devastating Wildfires Rage Across Russia Amidst Resource Shortages

Over 52 wildfires spanning more than 41,675 hectares are currently active across Russia, exacerbated by human activity, snow drought, and an unusually early spring, leading to states of emergency, infrastructure damage, and smog, with experts predicting a devastating wildfire season.

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Climate Action

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