Note that we’ve visualized plastic waste per capita, which is different from the total amount of waste produced by a country. It is for this reason that major polluters, such as China and India, are not present in this ranking. It’s also worth noting that this focuses on the demand ...
Industry's big bet on chemical recycling is sparking policy fights across the country Energy Biden’s other green promise China’s Xi to address COP26 climate talks in writing only Environment Britain and other small island states call out big polluters ...
so. Current investments in expanded plastic production mean that plastic will take upwards of 13% of the 1.5°C carbon budget by 2050. If world leaders do not take bold action to reduce plastic production, there is no way that we will meet the 1.5°C target and...
If those are out of your price range you can buy high-quality, ethically sourced, water from a fresh spring source that doesn’t have any major polluters nearby. Make sure you research where the water company sources their water before trusting the label on the front. Not all bottled ...
In one example, a group of so-called “environmental hacktivists” leaked emails associated with Central and South American mining companies. New and established knowledge reveals many things that harm the planet — from plastic waste to fossil fuels. Institutional investors could align with companies...
A. kill an insect in a second B. digest a fly in a few hours C. be found floating on a quiet lake D. capture an insect in 1/50 of a second 10.If the trap door of a meat-eating plant is closed, the plant is A. fooling insects into taking a sip B. producing nectar ...
Since the early 1970s, the amount of plastic pollutants in the ocean has increased exponentially due to population growth, urbanization, and the rapid development of industrial activities. Presently, plastics contribute to 80% of marine debris worldwide. In 2010, it was estimated that 4.8 to 12.7...
Note that we’ve visualized plastic wasteper capita, which is different from the total amount of waste produced by a country. It is for this reason that major polluters, such as China and India, are not present in this ranking. It’s also worth noting that this focuses on the demand sid...