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Negotiations begin for a global treaty against plastic pollution

A global treaty against plastic pollution is possible. This week, the final round of discussions on the topic began in Busan, South Korea. More than 170 countries are gathered for the fifth time to sign a legally binding global agreement...

100% biodegradable: First plastic created to completely decompose in the ocean

A team of Japanese scientists has created what until recently seemed impossible: 100% biodegradable plastic. It is a material that completely decomposes in the sea within a few hours. Moreover, it is as resistant as conventional plastics. The still experimental...

Discovered the “plastic-eating worm”: what is the species like

After an interesting investigation, scientists discovered the "plastic-eating worm". It is an African insect that was already known, but this new way of feeding had not been proven. That is, they tested the potential of the lesser mealworm (scientifically known...

No more plastic: France wants to ban bottled water

A novel proposal related to the reduction of plastic is circulating in France. It is about banning bottled water, as long as it is small in size. The deputy Pierre Cazeneuve, from President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party, presented a...

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Seven of the main global threats to biodiversity are in Argentina.

An international team of 32 scientists identified the **15 environmental issues** that will affect the conservation of the **planet's...