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Science Dec 04

How countries are trying to tackle the plastic pollution problem together

Nation Sep 24

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McDonald’s pledges to phase out plastic in Happy Meal toys, a new app treats spider phobias and other stories you missed

A new app helps treat spider phobias using augmented reality, researchers teach cows to use the potty and McDonald’s says it’ll phase out fossil-fuel based plastic from Happy Meal toys. Check out these stories and others you might have missed…

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

Nation Sep 17

The Triumphal Arch In Paris Is Covered
5 Stories: World’s largest carbon capture plant goes online, Paris landmark goes undercover and other stories you missed

The world’s largest carbon capture plant is up and running in Iceland, workers fulfill artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s posthumous dream of wrapping the Arc de Triomphe in fabric and school districts across the country face bus driver shortages. Check out…

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

Science Jun 11

Bold single-use plastic ban kicks Europe’s plastic purge into high gear

As part of a broader effort to create a circular economy that reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions, the European Union will ban a host of throwaway plastic items next month and is working to create an expansive and lucrative…

By Paul Hockenos, Yale Environment 360

Science May 18

Would you use products made of recycled carbon dioxide?

A large-scale survey asked people exactly that. One use of recycled carbon dioxide stood out.

By Lucca Henrion, Joe Árvai, Lauren Lutzke, Volker Sick, The Conversation

Apr 25

Watch 4:53
Your recycling is not always being recycled—here’s why

By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman

Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching their head at the simple act of throwing something away. Jennie Romer, author of “Can I Recycle This?” joins NewsHour…

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Apr 22

Watch 8:01
Pandemic pollution: Disposable masks, gloves are saving lives but ruining the environment

By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin

As the world has become hyper-hygienic since the pandemic began, plastic is playing an oversized role in the world's environmental problems. This Earth Day, Stephanie Sy looks at how many of the single-use pandemic items are piling up in our…

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Jan 20

Watch 4:07
News Wrap: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Baghdad protests

In our news wrap Monday, at least three people died and dozens were wounded after new battles broke out between anti-government protesters and security forces in Iraq. Demonstrators clogged Baghdad’s streets and threw rocks at security forces, who fired live…

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Nov 26

Watch 4:42
How innovation and small steps can help us solve The Plastic Problem

On Wednesday night, PBS will air a one-hour special report, “The Plastic Problem,” that examines how our global dependence on plastic has created one of the biggest environmental threats to our planet. Amna Nawaz hosts the program, and she joins…

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Nov 26

Most Americans would pay more to avoid using plastic, poll says

By Laura Santhanam

These PBS NewsHour and Marist Poll results come as environmental experts project disastrous levels of plastic that are already permeating the water you drink, the food you eat and the air you breathe.

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