Mois : January 2018

Billions of pieces of plastic on coral reefs send disease soaring, research reveals

Billions of pieces of plastic on coral reefs send disease soaring, research reveals A major new study estimates 11bn pieces of plastic contaminate vital reefs and result in infections: ‘It’s like getting gangrene,’ scientists warn Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Thu 25 Jan 2018 19.00 GMT Last modified on Thu 25 Jan 2018 22.00 GMT    …
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25 innovative solutions to combat plastic marine litter

25 innovative solutions to combat plastic marine litter: A unique tool for businesses, entrepreneurs and civil society organizations in the Med Region to take action 12 Diciembre 2017 | Actualizado: 18 Diciembre 2017     A new publication of UN Environment/MAP – SCP/RAC intends to inspire and provide practical indications to implement marine litter solutions…
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Reducing marine litter: action on single use plastics and fishing gear

About this consultation Consultation period 15 December 2017 – 12 February 2018 Policy areas Environment, Maritime affairs and fisheries, Climate action Departments Environment Target group General public, business associations, companies, researchers and experts, NGOs, international organisations and institutions, fishermen and fisheries organisations Objective of the consultation To provide input, opinions and data for preparation of…
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