The COVID pandemic is not just a public health crisis. It is also an environmental one. After more than 430 million reported cases of the … Tons of COVID Medical Garbage Threaten HealthRead more
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E-Waste prisoner
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The Most Littered Item in the World
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The worst toxic waste you’ve probably never heard of
When the X-Press Pearl container ship caught fire and sank in the Indian Ocean in May, Sri Lanka was terrified that the vessel’s 350 tons … The worst toxic waste you’ve probably never heard ofRead more
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Over 18 million kids work at e-waste dumpsites
More than 18 million children and adolescents working at e-waste dumpsites in low- and middel-income countries are potentially at the risk of severe health hazards, … Over 18 million kids work at e-waste dumpsitesRead more
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Only 1% of global rivers contribute 80% of riverine plastic pollution to oceans
1000 rivers account for nearly 80% of global riverine plastic emissions into the ocean, according to our study, published in Science Advances. Our model suggests … Only 1% of global rivers contribute 80% of riverine plastic pollution to oceansRead more