Keywords: Environmental health


Geneva talks spark renewed momentum for global treaty on plastic pollution

Delegates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for a critical round of United Nations-led negotiations aimed at crafting a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution. Hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the discussions represent a major attempt to overcome the divisions that......

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......

Seville chemical fire prompts stay-at-home order for 80,000 residents

Spanish authorities issued a stay-at-home order for nearly 80,000 residents surrounding the southern city of Seville on Wednesday. This directive came in response to a significant fire at a chemical warehouse, which generated a towering plume of smoke that raised health concerns across the area. Emergency......

US Prohibits Red No. 3 in Foods Due to Cancer Risks

The United States has officially banned the use of the artificial food dye Red No. 3, which imparts a cherry-red color to certain candies, baked goods, and oral medications. This decision follows evidence linking the dye to cancer in laboratory rats. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced......