pollution

UN calls to improve planet’s health

Published on: April 7, 2022
12:28

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

United Nations, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) On the World Health Day on Thursday, the United Nations is also urging to improve the planet's health situation due to pollution, which is currently causing illnesses such as cancer and asthma.

Media report environmental impact of sea traffic in Europe

Published on: January 11, 2022
00:15

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Lisbon, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Sea traffic in Europe accounts for 13.5 percent of the emission of greenhouse gases and carbon microparticles into the airways of crews working on ships, media reported.

Plastic pollution on course to double by 2030

Published on: October 21, 2021
18:45

By: Prensa Latina

United Nations, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Plastic pollution in oceans and other bodies of water continues to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030, bringing about dire consequences for health, economy, biodiversity and the climate, according to an assessment released on Thursday by the UN Environment Program (UNEP).

European plastic manufacturers in favor of recycling

Published on: September 10, 2021
00:30

By: Prensa Latina

Brussels, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) European plastic manufacturers are in favor of the obligation to bring 30 percent of recycling into packaging by 2030.

UN chief calls on all countries to do more to improve air quality

Published on: September 8, 2021
08:09

By: Prensa Latina

United Nations, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday called on all nations to do more to improve air quality and identify pollution sources.

Int´l organizations urge efforts on trade to tackle plastic pollution

Published on: September 4, 2021
09:40

By: Prensa Latina

Geneva, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) International organizations on Friday called for increased efforts and cooperation on trade to tackle plastic pollution, one of today´s most evident and persistent environmental issues.

India attentive to 10,000 oil spill near southeast Chennai

Published on: June 18, 2021
07:24

By: Prensa Latina

New Delhi, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) India is still alert Friday to about 10,000 l oil spill off the eastern coast of the country, the Portuguese-flagged container ship MV Devon reported.

Thousands of poisonous DDT barrels found off the coast of California

Published on: April 28, 2021
09:03

By: Prensa Latina

Washington, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Over 25,000 barrels of highly toxic, widely banned pesticide DDT from World War II (1939-1945), were found dumped off the southern coast of California, local marine scientists reported.

European leaders ask US to reduce polluting emissions

Published on: April 13, 2021
10:07

By: Prensa Latina

Berlin, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) European parliamentarians, managers and union leaders urged the United States to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 2005.

UNEP, NGO Azul warn about more plastic pollution

Published on: March 31, 2021
08:26

By: Prensa Latina

United Nations, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) The use of Covid-19-related plastic implements, such as facemasks and gloves, increased in recent months and the pollution they currently generate reaches alarming levels.

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