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Escaping the Plastic Web: Global Resolution to End Plastic Pollution

Acoel

We must do a better job eliminating waste by embracing sustainable development goals. We are confronted daily with news that the planet is saturated with plastic waste, including our air , land , rivers and oceans. Remember asbestos cigarette filters and fake snow? Now, back to plastic waste. Recommendation Nos.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Acidification : Reducing the pH rating of a substance making it more acidic in nature, for example, increased carbon emissions lead to the oceans absorbing more of it, increasing acidification and damaging ecology such as coral bleaching. It prohibits the discharge of polluting chemicals into US waters unless a special permit is granted.

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Policy News: March 28, 2022

ESA

Conservation Finance: The World Bank priced $150 million of five-year Sustainable Development Bonds to protect black rhinos in South Africa. EPA – Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Water Act. NOAA NMFS – Pacific Fishery Management Council; Ocean Salmon Public Meetings and Hearings.

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