World Environment Day 2023

How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

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There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.

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Measuring microplastics in humans is challenging but researchers already have preliminary figures.

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To reduce the threat of microplastics in our bodies, we need to reduce the use of plastics in the environment.

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More Indonesians are eating fish as part of their regular diet but microplastics do make it risky. There are ways to mitigate that risk.

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Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences.

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There’s a lot to learn about the health effects of microplastics, but as humans consume more of it there is intensifying urgency to uncover the full picture.

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Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.

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For producers of microplastic ‘nurdle’ pellets, the price of packaging is often more than the cost of letting it spill into the ocean.

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