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Pollution is one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss. Why is no one talking about it at COP16?

“Chemicals are really at the center of this triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity and climate change.”

CALI, COLOMBIA– More than 23,000 world leaders, environmental activists and researchers are meeting this week and next in Cali, Colombia, for the COP16 United Nations (UN) biodiversity summit, a consequential event for the future of the world’s declining animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms.
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La contaminación es una de las principales amenazas de la biodiversidad. ¿Por qué nadie habla de ella en la COP16?

“Las sustancias químicas están realmente en el centro de esta triple crisis planetaria de contaminación, biodiversidad y cambio climático”.

CALI, COLOMBIA– Más de 23.000 líderes, activistas ambientales e investigadores se reunirán esta y la próxima semana en Cali, Colombia, para la COP16 de las Naciones Unidas sobre biodiversidad, un evento trascendental para el futuro de los animales, plantas, hongos y microorganismos del mundo en declive.

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The petrochemical sector faces a prolonged downturn and a shift toward sustainability

The global petrochemical industry is bracing for a significant transformation, as a deep and extended downturn is expected to close many outdated plants, leading to more sustainable operations powered by low-carbon solutions and recycling technologies.

Alexander H. Tullo reports for Chemical & Engineering News.

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How can operating rooms be greener?

Operating rooms have not focused on environmental impacts. But a growing movement among surgical teams is trying to change that.

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A marine biologist calls for urgent global action on plastic pollution

Richard Thompson, who first identified microplastics, warns that without international agreement on a global treaty, plastic pollution could triple by 2060.

Richard Schiffman reports for Yale Environment 360.

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Bottled water threatens health and the environment, experts say

Bottled water threatens health and the environment, experts say

Experts warn that bottled water, often marketed as safer than tap, exposes users to harmful chemicals and contributes heavily to plastic pollution.

Tom Howarth reports for Newsweek.

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A planned Erie, Pa., plastics recycling plant draws support and opposition

A planned Erie, Pa., plastics recycling plant draws support and opposition

A proposed Erie recycling plant that would convert plastics for reuse and steelmaking has secured a $182.6 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy, sparking debate over its environmental and economic impact.

Julie Grant reports for The Allegheny Front.

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