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Read more about the article Scientists Reveal ‘Concerning’ Levels of Microplastics in Commonly Consumed Seafood
Plastic pollution and juvenile fish in Indonesia. Research suggests that 52% of the world’s turtles have eaten plastic waste, according to WWF. Image by Naja Bertolt Jensen via Unsplash.

Scientists Reveal ‘Concerning’ Levels of Microplastics in Commonly Consumed Seafood

From Pacific herring to pink shrimp, 180 out of 182 specimens were found to contain microplastics and microfibers. Pink shrimp, notorious for their filter-feeding habits, bore the highest concentrations, while Chinook salmon had the least—but none were entirely free of contamination.

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Read more about the article Mangrove Conservation Summit in Abu Dhabi Charts Bold Path for Global Restoration
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Mangrove Conservation Summit in Abu Dhabi Charts Bold Path for Global Restoration

The plan for mangrove conservation and restoration has three goals: to stop human-driven mangrove loss, double the area of mangroves with effective conservation status, and restore half of recently lost mangroves.

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Read more about the article Hanoi’s Smog Crisis: How Vietnam’s Capital Became the World’s Most Polluted City
The thick smog in Hanoi is mostly caused by heavy traffic, trash burning and industrial activities.PHOTO: REUTERS

Hanoi’s Smog Crisis: How Vietnam’s Capital Became the World’s Most Polluted City

The Vietnamese capital Hanoi topped the list of the world’s most polluted city on Friday, according to daily weather data.

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Read more about the article Olivia Rodrigo’s Global Gift: A $2.7 Million Pledge to Women’s Charities
Olivia Rodrigo performs in Los Angeles in August 2024. PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER POLK/BILLBOARD VIA GETTY

Olivia Rodrigo’s Global Gift: A $2.7 Million Pledge to Women’s Charities

Rodrigo’s donation will benefit 10 non-profit organizations that champion women’s reproductive rights, prevent gender-based violence, and support girls’ education. 

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Read more about the article Environmental Workers: Unsung Heroes of Da Nang’s Streets and Kindness
The leadership of Da Nang Urban Environment Joint Stock Company and Hai Chau Environment Enterprise presented awards for “good people, good deeds” to workers who returned lost items. Photo: NAM TRAN

Environmental Workers: Unsung Heroes of Da Nang’s Streets and Kindness

Our plastic pollution crisis is too big for recycling to fix. It'stime to #actforthefuture #bergerakuntukmasadepan FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Beyond their tireless efforts to maintain urban cleanliness, environmental workers in Da…

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Read more about the article Bridging the Digital Divide: GSMA Report Highlights Barriers to Global Mobile Internet Connectivity
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Bridging the Digital Divide: GSMA Report Highlights Barriers to Global Mobile Internet Connectivity

A world still disconnected : 3.45 billion people—43% of the global population—remain offline, according to the latest GSMA State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024 report.

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