Microplastics spiral around the globe travelling through the air
Plastic pollution is airborne too. Microplastics are being carried across continents by the wind, as a recent study reveals.
There’s still time to save platypuses from plastic
In Australia, more and more platypuses are getting caught in plastic waste. Efforts to protect this species need to be increased.
Less plastic, more awareness: the European Union’s challenge
The European Union has made a bold decision in banning certain single-use plastic products. But this is just the first step in a long journey.
Welcome to the UN Decade of Ocean Science
The United Nations has launched a major international alliance for ocean science, undertaking a mission close to all our hearts.
The Earth defenders awarded the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize
Six tales of courage. Six examples to follow. These are the winners of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize, the “Nobel Prize for the environment”.
A super PET-eating enzyme could become a key ally in tackling plastic pollution
Molecules that eat up plastic waste, including PET bottles, may soon become widely used as scientists leap ahead in developing new super enzymes.
Penguin dies on a Brazilian beach after swallowing a face mask
A Magellanic penguin was found lifeless on a Brazilian beach: in its stomach, an N95 face mask. Researchers believe the animal died from ingesting it.
Face masks and gloves found in 7 major European rivers
Single-use face masks and gloves used as protection from the coronavirus have been found on the shores and in the waters of major European rivers.
US companies allowed to violate pollution laws during the coronavirus pandemic
The Environmental Protection Agency in the US has announced a temporary suspension of the enforcement of environmental pollution laws.
2019, a look back at the top 10 news stories to remember and to share
A look at the 10 most important news stories of 2019 from the point of view of sustainability: to prepare for 2020, the first year of the “climate decade”.