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Microplastic Pollution Threatens Global Food Security
Microplastic pollution is hindering photosynthesis, potentially decreasing global food production by up to 13.5 percent for staple crops and 7 percent for seafood, according to a recent study, threatening food security for millions; however, a 13 percent reduction in microplastic levels could preven...
Microplastic Pollution Threatens Global Food Security
Microplastic pollution is hindering photosynthesis, potentially decreasing global food production by up to 13.5 percent for staple crops and 7 percent for seafood, according to a recent study, threatening food security for millions; however, a 13 percent reduction in microplastic levels could preven...
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36% Bias Score
Global Plastic Waste Treaty Negotiations Begin in Geneva
From August 5th to 14th, over 170 countries will convene in Geneva to negotiate a binding agreement on plastic waste reduction, aiming to limit production, improve waste management, and support developing nations, despite past negotiation failures and industry lobbying.
Global Plastic Waste Treaty Negotiations Begin in Geneva
From August 5th to 14th, over 170 countries will convene in Geneva to negotiate a binding agreement on plastic waste reduction, aiming to limit production, improve waste management, and support developing nations, despite past negotiation failures and industry lobbying.
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56% Bias Score
Europe's Plastic Production Drops Amidst Import Surge
A decrease in European plastic production in 2023 is attributed to increased imports of cheaper plastics from countries with less stringent environmental standards. This poses economic and environmental challenges.
Europe's Plastic Production Drops Amidst Import Surge
A decrease in European plastic production in 2023 is attributed to increased imports of cheaper plastics from countries with less stringent environmental standards. This poses economic and environmental challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Amidst Production Limit Dispute
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution stalled due to disagreements over limiting plastic production and controlling chemicals, with over 100 countries rejecting the draft treaty text as inadequate.
Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Amidst Production Limit Dispute
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution stalled due to disagreements over limiting plastic production and controlling chemicals, with over 100 countries rejecting the draft treaty text as inadequate.
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52% Bias Score
Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low
A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...
Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low
A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...
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40% Bias Score
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