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UNEA enters new era to end plastic pollution, approves new international scientific panel on chemicals

After 10 days of intense negotiations, governments adopted three resolutions relevant to chemicals and plastics under the resumed fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA...
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Harmful metal exposures reported from aluminum cookware in Ghana

Researchers report finding alarming levels of lead and other metal exposures from cookware made from recycled aluminum in Ghana, according to a new study...
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UNEA 5.2: Groups urge govts to negotiate for treaty addressing plastic pollution crisis

Philippine environmental groups working for a zero waste and toxics-free society have expressed support for a robust negotiation mandate as governments from over 190...
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Oil spillage: House Committee assures on remediation for host communities

House Committee on Host Communities of the National Assembly has assured equitable remediation as it concluded a tour on some communities in Gokana Local...
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Activists unite across 19 countries to defend oceans against fossil fuel extraction

Movements across 19 countries of both the Global South and the Global North will march together on Friday, February 4, 2022, in what looks like...
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U.N. committee acts on toxic plastics additives, pesticides, industrial chemicals

In a landmark decision, a U.N. expert committee decided, unanimously, that global action is needed for the toxic plastic additive UV-328. The evaluation provided...
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Fertiliser producer indicates non-involvement in Rivers soot emission

As the Rivers State Government battles soot emission in Port Harcourt and parts of the state, Indorama Nigeria, producers of polymer and urea fertiliser,...
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Govt reiterates commitment to Ogoni clean-up project

The Federal Government, on Monday, January 31, 2022, reiterated its commitment to effective implementation of Ogoni clean-up project. Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon...
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