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Nations gather in Geneva to address the Global plastic pollution crisis

Geneva, August 5, 2025 – Nearly 180 countries began talks Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to draft the world’s first legally binding treaty aimed at tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis threatening the planet. Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, presiding......

Geneva summit offers new hope for global treaty against plastic pollution

From oceans to human bodies, plastic has invaded the entire planet. But a turning point may be near, as representatives from nearly 180 countries gather from July 30 to August 14 in Geneva for crucial UN-led negotiations to develop the first global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. This special......

Volcanic haze and air pollution linger in Iceland after eruption

Volcanic haze and elevated air pollution levels continue to blanket parts of Iceland following the recent eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities confirmed on Monday. The eruption, which began on Wednesday, is still active, with emissions coming from two craters. According to Hlynur......

Hann Bay in Dakar: A polluted paradise seeking attention

Once renowned as one of the most beautiful bays in Africa, Hann Bay, in Dakar, Senegal, is now a symbol of environmental neglect. Once filled with fresh sea air and natural charm, the area has transformed into an open-air dump, polluted by plastic debris, old tires, and sewage runoff that disfigures......

Morocco ramps up efforts to combat coastal plastic pollution with chbyka summer tour 2025

Morocco is stepping up its fight against coastal pollution with the launch of the second edition of the Chbyka Summer Tour, a pioneering environmental roadshow set to engage communities along the nation’s beaches. Organized by the Bahri Association and supported by the BMCI Foundation, this ambitious......

Europe’s cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots revealed in latest report

More than three-quarters of monitored bathing waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland were rated as "excellent" in 2024, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The annual report, published on Friday, also found that only 1.5 percent of swimming areas were classified......

Schiphol flight reductions: Minister faces backlash amid European scrutiny

Infrastructure minister Barry Madlener is advancing plans to reduce flights to and from Schiphol airport, despite facing significant criticism from Brussels. On Wednesday, the minister confirmed a new limit of 478,000 aircraft movements, a measure he argues will decrease noise nuisance by 15%, aligning......

Unexplained foam blankets Sidi Bernoussi streets in Casablanca, raising alarm

A peculiar incident has unfolded in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca, where substantial amounts of white foam have blanketed the streets, prompting significant disruption to traffic and environmental concerns among both residents and officials. The occurrence took place on Tuesday night amid......

Lahore's Schools Shut Down as Air Quality Reaches Alarming Levels

In a decisive response to a severe air pollution crisis, authorities in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, have announced the closure of all primary schools for one week. This measure comes as the air quality index (AQI) soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding 1,000 on Saturday, far surpassing......