Pollution

Pollution

New body aims to limit pollution’s deadly toll

Pollution is widespread – and often fatal. Dirty air alone is responsible for 6.7 million deaths globally every year, while one study suggests that in 2019 alone 5.5 million...
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Pollution

Save oceans from dangers of plastic waste, France urges global community

The French government has called for global synergy among the countries in Africa and western world to save the oceans from the dangers of...
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Swedish beverage innovator calls for global citizens’ alliance to tackle plastic crisis 

With the world facing a mounting health and environmental emergency from plastic pollution, Swedish water tech and beverage innovator, Bluewater, is issuing an urgent...
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UnPlasticAfrica: Airtel Nigeria joins fight against plastic pollution

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. Airtel made this known in...
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World Environment Day: WHO seeks action to address plastic pollution, Greater Manchester Mayor endorses Fossil Fuel Treaty

World Environment Day 2025 was observed on Thursday, June 5. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this year's campaign focused on tackling plastic...
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World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis, Kano urges collective action, Greenpeace confronts Coca-Cola

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says about 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide every year. UNEP, in a report to mark the 2025 World Environment...
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Pollution

World Environment Day: EDEN wants producers held accountable, Chevron lists commitment to environmental protection

As the world celebrates the 2025 World Environment Day with this year’s theme, “Putting an End to Plastic Pollution”, Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) is...
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Ogoni oil spill: A call for faith leaders’ intervention

For decades, the people of Ogoniland in Nigeria’s Niger Delta have borne the brunt of environmental degradation caused by incessant oil spills. Once lush...
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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

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‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

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