Remoulding the Global Plastics Treaty
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Remoulding the Global Plastics Treaty

The Hindu  

As discussions still continue for an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, it becomes crucial to consider how it can support a fair transition for individuals who collect and recycle waste informally. Editorial | Plastic solution: Beyond the Global Plastics Treaty These workers collect, sort and recover recyclable and reusable materials from general waste, alleviating municipal budgets of financial burdens around waste management and, at large, subsidising the environmental mandate of the producers, consumers and the government. Global treaty, need for a just transition The Global Plastics Treaty is a significant attempt to establish a legally binding agreement aimed at reducing and eliminating plastic pollution. The IAWP, a vocal participant in the UNEA Plastic Treaty process, emphasises the importance of supporting the formalisation and integration of informal waste pickers into discussions on addressing plastics. As the final round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty approaches the INC-5, a key question remains — on how a global instrument to end plastic pollution can enable a just transition for nearly 15 million people who informally collect and recover up to 58% of global recycled waste, thereby shaping a sustainable future.

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How to tackle plastic pollution and reduce plastic waste
1 week ago

How to tackle plastic pollution and reduce plastic waste

India Today  

Plastic pollution is one of the most significant environmental problems our world is facing today. By making small efforts in our daily lives, everyone can contribute significantly to reducing plastic waste. SMALL ACTIONS TO TACKLE PLASTIC POLLUTION Reduce the use of straws, plastic cutlery, and bottled water. This small habit encourages responsible waste management and when consistently followed, this habit …

Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics
1 week, 2 days ago

Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics

Wired  

According to the United Nations, plastic production skyrocketed from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to about 400 million in 2024. Since 2022, policymakers in the United Nations, representing over 170 countries, have been negotiating a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty addressing the full lifecycle of plastics, from design to production to disposal. At the time of writing, the draft …

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
2 weeks, 1 day ago

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Wired  

A delegate from Mexico read out a list of 95 countries that support a global phaseout of plastic products containing chemicals of concern to prolonged cheering by aligned delegations. Why Plastic Talks Faltered During the late-night meeting, countries supportive of legal obligations to cut plastic pollution refused to accept a treaty limited to voluntary measures. The like-minded group prioritized better …

Cheap plastic from China and the US is threatening sustainable plastic companies
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cheap plastic from China and the US is threatening sustainable plastic companies

NL Times  

Cheap plastic from China and the United States is threatening Dutch companies that produce, process, and reuse plastic. Cheap plastic, especially from the United States and China, is currently flooding the Dutch and European markets. "We therefore want to recover much more plastic from waste than is currently available for reuse," the industry organizations stated. According to industry organizations, the …

Why the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution has missed 2024 target
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution has missed 2024 target

India Today  

The world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, which was supposed to be finalised by the end of 2024, has been postponed to next year, primarily because negotiators from 175 countries failed to reach a consensus. Along with curbing production, the treaty includes provisions for states to report plastic production, consumption, trade data and the amount of plastic waste …

A cut in time: On the plastic pollution problem
2 weeks, 5 days ago

A cut in time: On the plastic pollution problem

The Hindu  

Despite a week of wrangling, an ambitious endeavour piloted by the United Nations Environment Programme to phase out plastic turned out to be a failure. The Global Plastics Treaty is the result of a resolution by member-countries of the United Nations, passed in 2022, to ‘end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.’ Over the next two years, countries met …

UN Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution Fails as Oil-Producing Nations Reject Production Caps
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UN Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution Fails as Oil-Producing Nations Reject Production Caps

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 03, 2024 19:48 IST - 4 MINS READ Governments failed to reach an agreement on December 2 for a global UN treaty to curb plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea, after proposals to cap its production were rejected by a handful of oil-producing nations. More than 100 countries supported a proposal to reduce plastic production, the most …

“Moral failure:” Plastic treaty talks collapse, posing a major setback in fight against pollution
2 weeks, 6 days ago

“Moral failure:” Plastic treaty talks collapse, posing a major setback in fight against pollution

Salon  

Plastic pollution is choking the planet. Regardless, treaty negotiations to end plastic pollution collapsed on Sunday after the event in Busan, South Korea closed without the nations firmly agreeing to put limits on plastic production. Related The only thing that blocks adoption of more sustainable plastics is our obsession with fossil fuels The world produces more than 400 million metric …

Why talks to create a historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed
3 weeks ago

Why talks to create a historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, head of Panama’s delegation, speaks during a press conference Describing the …

Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points
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3 weeks ago

Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points

Raw Story  

Divisions between countries have stalled negotiations on the world's first treaty to tackle plastic pollution, after a terse week of talks in South Korea's Busan. Here are some of the sticking points that led to a decision early Monday to resume discussions at a later date after negotiators were unable to strike a deal: - Production cuts - The 2022 …

Countries fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at UN talks in South Korea
3 weeks ago

Countries fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at UN talks in South Korea

ABC  

Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production, while a handful of oil producers were prepared only to target plastic waste. The most divisive issues included capping plastic production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the …

Plastic treaty talks in Busan stall, pushed to 2025
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Plastic treaty talks in Busan stall, pushed to 2025

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution in Busan failed to agree on developing a treaty, pushing talks to another INC session in 2025. We should keep in mind that in designing the new treaty we should not follow a punitive approach with developing countries under the …

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won’t reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year. The negotiations in Busan, South Korea, were supposed to be the fifth and final round to produce the first legally binding treaty on plastics pollution, …

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production
3 weeks, 1 day ago

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis have …

Plastic treaty talks fail over disagreement on production cuts
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Plastic treaty talks fail over disagreement on production cuts

The Hindu  

Delegates from nearly 170 countries who gathered in Busan, South Korea, failed to agree on a framework agreement to eliminate plastic pollution, despite a week of negotiations. “We share the unhappiness we feel in this room with the limited amount of progress that we were able to make,” said Hugo Schally, who spoke on behalf of the European Union at …

Global treaty to tackle plastic pollution hits snag as countries fail to agree
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Global treaty to tackle plastic pollution hits snag as countries fail to agree

Firstpost  

The fifth and final U.N. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to yield a legally binding global treaty was set to wrap up in Busan, South Korea, on Sunday, but a final plenary session had not been held as of 4:00 p.m. A plastic bottle floats in the sea at Maccarese beach, west of Rome, Italy. File image/ Reuters Doubts rose on …

Greenpeace activists board tanker demanding cut in plastic production
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Greenpeace activists board tanker demanding cut in plastic production

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Greenpeace International activists board a tanker in South Korea carrying petrochemicals destined for plastic production. …

Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close Sunday, as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A senior member of the U.S. delegation told The Associated Press on Saturday that the country supports having an article in the treaty that limits the world’s supply of plastic. Plastic …

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks will resume next year
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks will resume next year

LA Times  

Attendees confer after a news conference at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution in Busan, South Korea, on Sunday. Negotiators working for a week in South Korea on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year. The negotiations in Busan, South …

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
3 weeks, 2 days ago

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Their meeting concludes Sunday or early Monday in Busan, South Korea, where many environmental organizations have also flocked to push for a treaty to address the volume of production and toxic chemicals used in plastic products. Greenpeace said …

Draft text for binding plastic pollution treaty released
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Draft text for binding plastic pollution treaty released

Hindustan Times  

Negotiators released a draft text on Friday for an international legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution, though key issues remain unresolved as talks entered their final stages. The draft’s objective states it aims to “end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment,” though disagreement persists over whether to include the full lifecycle of plastics from production to disposal. Definitions …

Fears hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists could derail crucial plastic pollution summit
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fears hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists could derail crucial plastic pollution summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Allowing fossil fuel and petrochemical companies to exert their influence in these negotiations is like letting foxes guard the …

Millions of tons of plastic foul the world around us
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Millions of tons of plastic foul the world around us

Associated Press  

On a Philippines beach, barefoot children jumped and played on shoals of plastic washed ashore in previous typhoons. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print People store various waste materials in plastic sacks for sorting out in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

220+ industry lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks, raising concerns
3 weeks, 5 days ago

220+ industry lobbyists shape plastic pollution treaty talks, raising concerns

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Around 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are participating in the ongoing negotiations in Busan, South Korea, to develop a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, a new analysis has shown, which also flagged concerning “reports of intimidation and interference” from industry representatives. “Fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists taken together would be the …

India proposes multilateral fund for new deal to end plastic pollution
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India proposes multilateral fund for new deal to end plastic pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Wednesday proposed a multilateral fund for a new international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. The resolution mandated the INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, and set into motion a process for global agreement. Therefore, it is a practical and workable model which can drive global action on plastic pollution under …

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Environment activists stage a rally calling for a strong global plastics treaty ahead of the …

Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?

LA Times  

Garbage, mostly plastic, collected en route to Mt. Even before the meeting began Monday, South Korean Environment Minister Kim Wan-sup was trying to dial back expectations, telling reporters: “I believe it may be more realistic to pursue stepwise measures.” Here is what you need to know about the problem and the efforts to solve it: How bad is the world’s …

India suggests funding proposal for plastic phase-out
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India suggests funding proposal for plastic phase-out

Hindustan Times  

India has circulated a proposal for the financial arrangement to implement a global legally binding instrument on phasing out plastic pollution, currently being negotiated in South Korea’s Busan where the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment is being held. India’s proposal suggests that parties …

Leaders make push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Leaders make push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea

Al Jazeera  

Island nations say recycling insufficient to solve problem when 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced yearly. “We must end plastic pollution before plastic pollution ends us,” Kim Wan-sup, South Korea’s minister of environment, said during the opening session on Monday. Several countries, including island nations hard-hit by plastic pollution, are pushing for a more ambitious agreement that addresses …

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan
Top News
4 weeks ago

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After a rather disappointing close to the UN Climate Summit in Baku with an underwhelming climate finance deal, countries are expected to agree on an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in seas and oceans by end of this week. The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on …

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan
Top News
4 weeks ago

UN talks on treaty to curb plastic pollution open in Busan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After a rather disappointing close to the UN Climate Summit in Baku with an underwhelming climate finance deal, countries are expected to agree on an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in seas and oceans by end of this week. The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on …

Nations Meet To End Plastic Pollution With A Global Treaty. Here’s What To Know.
4 weeks ago

Nations Meet To End Plastic Pollution With A Global Treaty. Here’s What To Know.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Environmental groups and Indigenous leaders want a holistic approach An excavator cleans up plastic and other waste materials on Mahim Beach on the Arabian Sea coast in Mumbai, India, on April 22, 2024. …

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea
4 weeks ago

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea

Associated Press  

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Environmental groups and Indigenous leaders want a holistic approach Graham Forbes, who is leading a Greenpeace delegation in Busan, said his group could …

Nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis
4 weeks ago

Nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisis

Associated Press  

Negotiators gathered in Busan, South Korea, on Monday in a final push to create a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution. “We must end plastic pollution before plastic pollution ends us,” Kim Wansup, South Korea’s minister of environment, said during the opening session. The plastics industry has been advocating for a treaty focused on redesigning plastic products, …

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
4 weeks ago

Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?

Live Mint  

-- The final round of United Nations-brokered talks aimed at tackling plastic pollution are opening in South Korea with deep divisions over the need to stem the rising flood of the material, a rift that threatens to scupper a two-year long quest for a deal. A coalition of nearly 70 nations, including Rwanda, Norway and the UK, is pushing for …

'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty
1 month ago

'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty

Raw Story  

Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem. The HAC wants binding global targets on reducing production and warned ahead of the Busan talks that "vested interests" should not be allowed to hamper a deal. The assessment …

'Seize Plastic Items Having Less Than 120 Micron Width', Meghalaya HC Issues Directions To Govt Until Plastic Substitutes Are Developed
1 month ago

'Seize Plastic Items Having Less Than 120 Micron Width', Meghalaya HC Issues Directions To Govt Until Plastic Substitutes Are Developed

Live Law  

While hearing a Public Interest Litigation seeking a complete ban on single-use plastic in the State, the Meghalaya High Court issued directions to the State Government to be followed until plastic substitutes are fully developed and implemented in the market. Mukerji and Justice W. Diengdoh directed the State Government to follow the following policy: " to issue administrative orders or …

A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives
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1 month ago

A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives

Al Jazeera  

Two years ago, global leaders promised to establish a treaty by the end of 2024 that would lay the groundwork to end plastic pollution. To protect human lives and nature from the worst effects of plastic pollution, we need a strong treaty that bans the most harmful plastic products and chemicals. Two, a strong treaty will help us address some …

Garbage dumpyard in Pacific Ocean is getting bigger and bigger
1 month ago

Garbage dumpyard in Pacific Ocean is getting bigger and bigger

India Today  

A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals a disturbing trend in the North Pacific Garbage Patch : centimeter-sized plastic fragments are accumulating at an alarming rate, outpacing the growth of larger plastic debris. The research, conducted by The Ocean Cleanup between 2015 and 2022, found that plastic fragments in the NPGP rose from 2.9kg per square km to …

Plastic Pollution in Telangana: A Mountain of Waste, a Growing Problem
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Plastic Pollution in Telangana: A Mountain of Waste, a Growing Problem

Deccan Chronicle  

Telangana has accumulated over two million tonnes of plastic waste since 2018, with a growth rate of 29.52 per cent in plastic waste generation. The traditional paper cups at tea stalls are not all paper for they are coated with plastic. The government needs to step in and regulate plastic use more strictly and compel companies to find sustainable packaging …

Holistic Approach to India's Plastic Waste Concerns: A Call for Collective Action
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Holistic Approach to India's Plastic Waste Concerns: A Call for Collective Action

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the global plastic waste crisis and the need for sustainable consumption and resource management. It emphasizes the importance of implementing holistic solutions that involve urban local bodies, governments, and stakeholders to achieve a clean and sustainable future. The article outlines specific measures such as improved waste collection, recycling, and technology to address the issue. It also stresses …

India’s plastic crisis: The hidden emissions choking the country
3 months, 1 week ago

India’s plastic crisis: The hidden emissions choking the country

Hindustan Times  

Despite ongoing efforts to curb plastic waste, India’s struggle with uncollected trash, especially plastic, and rampant open burning is driving an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. The study highlights the scale of the global plastic crisis spotlighting India among other countries, with significant emissions driven by uncollected waste and open burning, practices prevalent across many developing nations. India’s plastic emissions …

India, not China, is world’s largest plastic emitter, study reports in Nature journal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India, not China, is world’s largest plastic emitter, study reports in Nature journal

The Hindu  

New research published in the journal Nature has said that India is responsible for around one-fifth of global plastic emissions of around 9.3 million metric tonnes per year. “Previous studies highlighted China as a high plastic polluter because they used much older data on the country’s waste management” researcher and study co-author Ed Cook told The Hindu. Around 69%, or …

Greenpeace block access to Unilever HQ in single-use plastics protest
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Greenpeace block access to Unilever HQ in single-use plastics protest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greenpeace UK activists blocked access …

India emerges as the largest plastic polluter globally
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India emerges as the largest plastic polluter globally

Hindustan Times  

A new study by the University of Leeds, published in Nature Journal, revealed India as the biggest contributor to plastic pollution. The annual, global plastic waste is enough to fill New York City’s Central Park and pile up as high as 157 Empire State Building. India- the biggest polluter India topped the list, producing 9.3 million tons of plastic waste, …

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

Associated Press  

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people’s bodies, according to a new study that also said more than two-thirds of it comes from the Global South. For 15% of the world’s population, government fails to collect and dispose of waste, …

Groups say they’re shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok
4 months ago

Groups say they’re shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok

Associated Press  

Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution. Yet most of the people who have been closely tracking the negotiations — environmentalists, tribal leaders and residents from communities hard-hit by plastic production and waste — are shut out of the talks in Bangkok. Thousands of …

Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok
4 months ago

Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok

The Independent  

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Startup Mantra: Transforming waste to save environment
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Startup Mantra: Transforming waste to save environment

Hindustan Times  

While almost everyone will berate the use of plastic and how it damages the environment, not many will get down to doing something about it. But for Medha Tadpatrikar and Shirish Phadtare, founders of Rudra Blue Planet Environmental Solutions India Limited, who while on a safari holiday, found a deer that died because it had ingested plastic bags, the problem …

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists in Germany have identified a type of fungi that is capable of breaking down …

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