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Image of Bracing for climate impacts on Lake Erie, the walleye capital of the world

Bracing for climate impacts on Lake Erie, the walleye capital of the world

Though fisheries are thriving now, “continuing warming on the trajectory we’re going is not going to be good for walleye and yellow perch.”

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Can tires turn green?

Tire manufacturers are adopting greener production processes and more renewable materials, but they have yet to get a grip on tire particle pollution.

Image of A US non-profit aims to reduce emissions of a super climate pollutant from chemical plants in China

A US non-profit aims to reduce emissions of a super climate pollutant from chemical plants in China

Carbon credits for nitrous oxide reductions could fill a key gap in international agreements and government regulations. A former industry insider says it’s a “reward for bad behavior.”

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Webinar: The chemical footprint of a plastic bottle

This June 8 webinar will present the findings of a new report documenting the harmful impacts of plastic bottles on human health, environmental justice, and climate change.Hidden Hazards: The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle explores the many health harms of plastics production, the potential health effects of consuming beverages in plastic bottles, and dangers to workers and communities from recycling and disposal.Featuring Mike Belliveau of Defend our Health. Register via the Collaborative for Health & Environment.

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New factsheets on bioplastics

“Biobased”? “Biodegradable”? The Food Packaging Forum published factsheets addressing common questions around bioplastics, defining misunderstood terms like these. In Spanish, French, and English.

Image of Boyan Slat: Humanity is addicted to plastic, but we can still keep it out of our oceans

Boyan Slat: Humanity is addicted to plastic, but we can still keep it out of our oceans

The first step is to prevent more plastic from reaching the sea in the first place.

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