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Kenya's plastic problem: US accused of waste dumping
The American Chemistry Council says it is not seeking to override Kenya’s existing regulation of plastics.
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'We have lost time but not momentum' on climate goals, says EU's Environment Commissioner
In a year when climate change was supposed to be front and centre, the coronavirus crisis has somewhat muted the green agenda but it has created opportunity too, according to the EU’s Environment Commissioner. “We have lost some time but...
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'We are not leading the world in this' — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson
Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault brief reporters on a proposed ban on six types of everyday plastic items, to be implemented by 2022.
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Liberal government bans single-use plastics to 'achieve zero plastic waste by 2030.'
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson lists six single-use plastics to be banned in Canada beginning 2021.
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Conservative MP presses Prime Minister on mitigating jobs in the plastics industry.
MP Rachael Harder asks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau how the liberals will mitigate jobs in the plastics industry as Canada moves away from the use of plastics.
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Ottawa unveils single-use plastic ban despite increased use during pandemic
The federal government has unveiled the six single-use plastics that will be banned by the end of 2021 even though Canadians are increasingly using them over fears during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ottawa’s plastic ban concerns Alberta energy minister
Alberta’s energy minister is worried Ottawa’s single-use plastic ban is sending the wrong signals to investors a day after her province announced it wants to become a hub for plastic recycling.
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Reynolds CEO Tears Into Idea Its Kitchen Products Can't Innovate
CEO Lance Mitchell chalked up the company's recent IPO success to making a compelling case to investors — despite the seemingly static nature of the consumer-goods business.
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Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce the amount of single use plastic in the system. Lara Fowler is an attorney, professor, and mediator who focuses on environmental, energy, and natural resource law, with a specific focus on...
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Kenyan women turn banana waste into beauty
In a creative twist on beauty and sustainability, a Kenyan cooperative is turning banana plant waste into natural hair extensions, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic braids. Watch in for more details!
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what is a nuclear triad and why is it the ultimate deterrent?
The triad consists of nuclear missiles launched from land-based silos, submarines, and aircraft. Russia has all three weapon systems. In November, 2024, Russia officially adopted a new nuclear weapons doctrine. The new policy states that...
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Residents start crusade against plastics at senior living community
Founder Marilyn Heimerdinger said her subcommittee holds demonstrations to teach other seniors and staff members at Broadview about the dangers of plastic waste.
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Fact-checking the candidates' claims about plastic, health care
The CBC News election fact-checking team answers your questions about Pierre Poilievre's claims about single-use plastic and Mark Carney's repeated claim that health care in Canada is a right.
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Poilievre pledges to end ban on single-use plastic items including straws
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, speaking Friday after the final federal leaders' debate, says he would end the ban on six single-use plastic products, including grocery bags and straws, if elected. CBC's Janyce McGregor looks at...
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Trump Official Bursts Into Laughter As US President Bans Paper Straws | 'They Explode'
President Donald Trump's recent executive order to replace plastic straws with paper straws has caused quite a stir in Washington DC. Howard Lutnick was spotted laughing uncontrollably during the announcement. Netizens were amused by his...
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UN Chief Defends Plastic Pollution Talks After Collapse
Negotiations on plastic pollution have stalled as talks failed to reach an agreement on production costs. The impasse highlights challenges in addressing global plastic waste through international cooperation. Watch in for more details!
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Plastic Pollution Talks Hit Roadblock; Talks Fail Over Production Costs
Negotiations on plastic pollution have stalled as talks failed to reach an agreement on production costs. The impasse highlights challenges in addressing global plastic waste through international cooperation.
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Plastics pollution treaty: 400 million tonnes of waste produced annually
Representatives from around the world are meeting in South Korea - in a bid to agree on a treaty to end plastic pollution.
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Fortescue's Forrest Optimistic On Energy Transition
Fortescue Founder and Executive Chairman Andrew Forrest says while there are still challenges ahead, he is still optimistic about the move by the global energy sector away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources. He speaks...
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Nations Divided on How to Handle Plastic Pollution
The final round of UN-brokered talks aimed at tackling plastic pollution is underway in South Korea, with deep divisions over the need to stem the rising flood of the material.
Bloomberg Green's Aaron Clark reports from Busan on...
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California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling
California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for half a century by promising that recycling would address the global plastics pollution crisis. (Scripps News)
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Chemical used in rocket fuel, missiles found in various foods, including baby products, report finds
The highest levels of the chemical were found in popular baby and kid foods, which can lead to thyroid hormone issues, the report found. (Scripps News)
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Addressing the planet's ocean plastics problem
Our oceans are full of plastic — an estimated 200 million metric tons. And it's the microscopic pieces that could be the biggest threat.