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"One For The History Books": UN Moves Closer To Global Plastic Treaty
The United Nations is to launch formal negotiations on Wednesday for a global treaty to address a plastic trash "epidemic" that supporters say is a historic moment for the planet.
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Plastic Threatens Migratory Species In Asia-Pacific Region: UN
From endangered freshwater dolphins drowned by discarded fishing nets to elephants scavenging through rubbish, migratory species are among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution, a UN report on the Asia-Pacific region said Tuesday
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Kerala Man Gets PM Modi, Top UN Official's Praise For His Cleanliness Efforts
It was just days ago former United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) chief Erik Solheim shared a small video on paralysis-hit NS Rajappan collecting plastic waste from Kerala's scenic Vembanad Lake despite his disability and said he should be made famous.
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UN Secretary-General Lauds India's Decision To Ban Single-Use Plastic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appreciated Indian government's decision to ban the usage of single-use plastic in the country.
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India Will Ban Single-Use Plastic, World Should Too: PM Modi At UN Meet
COP 14 UNCCD: Prime Minister Modi speaking at a world climate change crisis meeting in Delhi today reiterated India's decision to impose a ban on single-use plastic, declaring "time has come for even the world to say goodbye to single-use plastic"
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India Resolves On Banning Single-Use Plastics At UN
India has piloted resolutions on two important global environment issues related to single-use plastics and sustainable nitrogen management at the UN Environment Assembly.
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'There Is No Planet B', Tweets Sachin Tendulkar On World Environment Day
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on occasion of World Environment Day, appealed the world to save their planet.
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World Environment Day 2018 Highlights: Host Nation India Focuses On 'Beat Plastic Pollution' Theme
World Environment Day is the United Nations' (UN) most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. World Environment Day is the "people's day" for doing somethi...
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India Has Set Example By Committing To Beat Plastic Pollution: UN
India has set an example on the world stage by committing to beat plastic pollution and showcased best practices and innovations to overcome the challenge, a senior United Nations official said Saturday.
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Mumbai's 'Dirtiest' Beach Is Finally Clean. 5 Million Kg Filth Removed From Versova
A picture shared on Twitter of Mumbai's Versova beach shows what difference it makes when citizens come together to clean their locality or beach.
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"One For The History Books": UN Moves Closer To Global Plastic Treaty
The United Nations is to launch formal negotiations on Wednesday for a global treaty to address a plastic trash "epidemic" that supporters say is a historic moment for the planet.
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Plastic Threatens Migratory Species In Asia-Pacific Region: UN
From endangered freshwater dolphins drowned by discarded fishing nets to elephants scavenging through rubbish, migratory species are among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution, a UN report on the Asia-Pacific region said Tuesday
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Kerala Man Gets PM Modi, Top UN Official's Praise For His Cleanliness Efforts
It was just days ago former United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) chief Erik Solheim shared a small video on paralysis-hit NS Rajappan collecting plastic waste from Kerala's scenic Vembanad Lake despite his disability and said he should be made famous.
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UN Secretary-General Lauds India's Decision To Ban Single-Use Plastic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appreciated Indian government's decision to ban the usage of single-use plastic in the country.
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India Will Ban Single-Use Plastic, World Should Too: PM Modi At UN Meet
COP 14 UNCCD: Prime Minister Modi speaking at a world climate change crisis meeting in Delhi today reiterated India's decision to impose a ban on single-use plastic, declaring "time has come for even the world to say goodbye to single-use plastic"
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India Resolves On Banning Single-Use Plastics At UN
India has piloted resolutions on two important global environment issues related to single-use plastics and sustainable nitrogen management at the UN Environment Assembly.
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'There Is No Planet B', Tweets Sachin Tendulkar On World Environment Day
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on occasion of World Environment Day, appealed the world to save their planet.
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World Environment Day 2018 Highlights: Host Nation India Focuses On 'Beat Plastic Pollution' Theme
World Environment Day is the United Nations' (UN) most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. World Environment Day is the "people's day" for doing somethi...
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India Has Set Example By Committing To Beat Plastic Pollution: UN
India has set an example on the world stage by committing to beat plastic pollution and showcased best practices and innovations to overcome the challenge, a senior United Nations official said Saturday.
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Mumbai's 'Dirtiest' Beach Is Finally Clean. 5 Million Kg Filth Removed From Versova
A picture shared on Twitter of Mumbai's Versova beach shows what difference it makes when citizens come together to clean their locality or beach.
