twib.news

27. July 2021

…And Yet Another Country Joins the Anti-Coal Bandwagon!

Spain is the latest country to join an international coalition dedicated to close down all coal plants by 2030, a wise decision meant to curb carbon emissions and pollutants.

Society

Society Canada

22. June 2021

Everyone Is Entitled to Clean Air, Land and Water, This Nation Decides

Having dealt with environmental racism for decades, Canada is now taking a major step to address this issue by passing a bill that ensures all Canadians have access to clean air, water and earth.

Environment

Environment Colombia

10. June 2021

Government and People Work Together for a Greener City

Citizens of Bogota, Colombia, were invited to give their ideas as part of a green initiative to offer low-carbon travel and greener spaces to cut climate-changing emissions and pollution.

Technology

Technology USA

11. May 2021

Compostable Plastic Is Now a Reality, Thanks to These Scientists

A team of scientists from the University of California, United States, managed to create a plastic that self-destructs and is fully compostable, solving the prickly problem of plastic waste.

Environment

Environment United Kingdom

1. May 2021

Polluters, Beware: The Secret Service Is Watching You!

The British Secret Intelligence Service vows to do its part by monitoring the world’s largest polluters to make sure they keep the promises they made regarding climate change.

Environment

Environment Maldives

21. March 2021

This Country is Going Plastic-Free by 2023

As part of its plan to phase-out single-use plastics on its territory by the year 2023, the Maldives government presented a list of items banned from import as of June of this year.

Environment

Environment USA

17. March 2021

This Famous River Is Now Cleaner Than Ever

According to a new study, since the enactment of the Clean Water Act in 1972, the Lower Mississippi River, located in Louisiana, United States, is cleaner than it’s ever been.

Environment

Environment South Africa

12. March 2021

Two Women Create Jobs and Eco-Art to Save Polluted River

As part of their desire to tackle water pollution, two women are teaming up to restore one of the most polluted rivers in Johannesburg, South Africa, and hope that the model they create will be used to save other rivers in the country.

Environment

Environment USA

8. March 2021

Russian and U.S. Sailors on the Same Mission

The United States and Russia have updated their joint plan to address maritime pollution in the seas that serve as international boundaries between the two countries.

Environment

Environment China

10. December 2020

No More Disposable Plastic Bags on This Island

As of December 1st, after months of phasing out single-use non-degradable plastic products on its territory, the island province of Hainan, in China, has banned disposable plastic bags and tableware.