# plastic pollution (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover plastic pollution. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why cancer, not affordability, may be the biggest issue in Iowa’s midterms](https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2026/08/cancer-rates-iowa-maha-pesticides-herbicides-glyphosate-farming-agriculture-midterm-elections-issues/) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · EHN_ "State leadership and industrial agriculture are very hesitant to have those conversations." ## [As Minnesota gets warmer and wetter, what does that mean for drought?](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/08/21/as-minnesota-gets-warmer-wetter-what-does-that-mean-for-drought) _2026-08-21 · EHN Curators · EHN_ A new national study is calling for a new framework for drought assessment that better captures the long-term effect of climate change. ## [How climate change is messing with your blood](https://time.com/article/2026/08/19/climate-change-impacting-blood-carbon-dioxide-levels/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Our blood chemistry is changing as carbon emissions rise, reveals a new study. ## [One year after Roseland oil disaster, parents fear for their kids](https://capitalbnews.org/roseland-louisiana-oil-pollution-black-children/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ As the Louisiana town of Roseland recovers, residents wrestle with the increasingly difficult task of shielding children from a polluted future. ## [Report: Big Food companies regularly sue to stop or slow down public health policies](https://investigatemidwest.org/2026/08/19/report-big-food-companies-regularly-sue-to-stop-or-slow-down-public-health-policies/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Companies such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Mars have regularly sued governments around the world in an effort to prevent public health proposals from being implemented. ## [Parents warned about 'cute' squishy toys as Amazon removes counterfeits containing lead and phthalates](https://www.fashiontimes.co.uk/counterfeit-squishy-toys-safety-warning-1762897) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents about counterfeit squishy toys that may contain hazardous substances such as lead and phthalates, urging caution and vigilance when purchasing these popular children's items. ## [Amara’s Law made Minnesota the strictest state on PFAS](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/08/18/epa-pfas-regulations-rollback-minnesota/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency narrows its definition of PFAS and approves new PFAS-containing pesticides, Minnesota is moving in the opposite direction under Amara’s Law, named for a 20-year-old who died of liver cancer linked to 3M’s “forever chemicals.” ## [Climate change reshuffles where people are moving in Florida](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082026/florida-threats-lead-to-climate-migration/) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing residents into former citrus lands and inland communities. ## [Maine struggles to get homeowners to test wells for arsenic](https://apnews.com/article/maine-well-water-test-arsenic-dd694e67c77cc3bca01a9da065c32158) _2026-08-20 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Wendy Brennan agreed to participate in a study examining how arsenic exposure can affect children’s cognitive development primarily because her young daughter wanted the free T-shirt. ## [NASA-funded study reveals sharp black carbon levels in Addis Ababa](https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/52371/) _2026-08-19 · EHN Curators · EHN_ A newly published study supported by NASA has provided one of the most comprehensive perspectives into air quality in Ethiopia’s capital. ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bMyJczjzRKZ2) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [How hormone-disrupting chemicals in everyday products can affect your thyroid and health](https://theconversation.com/endocrine-disruptors-how-hormone-disrupting-chemicals-in-everyday-products-can-affect-your-thyroid-and-health-289778) _2026-08-19 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Dependent on a delicate hormonal balance, the thyroid gland is adversely affected by ultra-processed foods, among other artificial interventions in our diet. ## [The hidden cost of the “great deal”: Is fast fashion worth your health?](https://wordinblack.com/2026/08/the-hidden-cost-of-the-great-deal-is-fast-fashion-worth-your-health/) _2026-08-19 · EHN Curators · EHN_ Few people can resist fast fashion's appeal. But an $8 dress or $12 pair of jeans could cost shoppers much more by endangering their health. ## [The Green Report: Apayao, home of the Philippine eagle in Luzon](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-apayao-home-philippine-eagle-luzon/) _2026-07-18 · Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ Rappler’s environment reporter Iya Gozum speaks with Dr. Jayson Ibañez, director of operations at the Philippine Eagle Foundation, about their project, which aims to make Apayao a thriving habitat for the Philippine eagle ## [The Green Report: How active transport makes for liveable cities](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-active-transport-makes-liveable-cities/) _2026-05-02 · Jee Y. Geronimo, Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ Catch this episode on Saturday, May 2, at 5 pm ## [(untitled)](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/04/01/1443/) _2026-04-01 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ The National Single Window is officially LIVE!!! From today, 27th March 2026, the National Single Window portal will be the platform to process the NESREA import certificate . Viisit www.nsw.gov.ng / http://www.nsw.gov.ng to register National Single Window…endless possibilities! ## [The Green Report: Going solar in the Philippines](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-going-solar-philippines/) _2026-03-21 · Jee Y. Geronimo, Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ Are you planning to shift to solar in your home? Catch this episode on Saturday, March 21, at 5 pm. ## [REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/03/11/request-for-proposals-rfp-policy-expert/) _2026-03-11 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ For the Appointment of a Policy Expert GEF-Funded Child Project: “Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria” Project Title Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria GEF Project ID 11193 Post Title Policy Expert Implementing Agency United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executing Agency National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Funding… ## [REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/03/11/request-for-proposals-rfp-project-technical-officer/) _2026-03-11 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ For the Appointment of a Project Technical Officer GEF-Funded Child Project: “Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria” Project Title Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria GEF Project ID 11193 Post Title Project Technical Officer Implementing Agency United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executing Agency National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement… ## [REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/03/11/request-for-proposals-rfp-gender-inclusion-expert/) _2026-03-11 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ For the Appointment of a Gender and Inclusion Expert GEF-Funded Child Project: “Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria” Project Title Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria GEF Project ID 11193 Post Title Gender and Inclusion Expert Implementing Agency United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executing Agency National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement… ## [REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/03/11/request-for-proposals-rfp/) _2026-03-11 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ For the Appointment of a National Communications Officer GEF-Funded Child Project: “Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria” Project Title Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria GEF Project ID 11193 Post Title National Communications Officer Implementing Agency United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executing Agency National Environmental Standards and Regulations… ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jDOwJPcc25cH) _2026-03-11 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [“You Have Made Impact”, Environment Minister Tells NESREA DG](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/03/05/you-have-made-impact-environment-minister-tells-nesrea-dg/) _2026-03-05 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ The Hon. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal on Tuesday lauded the Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor saying that under two years, Prof Barikor has made valuable contributions to environmental protection in the country. The Minister, who gave the commendation when Prof. Barikor briefed him on the… ## [PUBLIC NOTICE](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/03/05/public-notice/) _2026-03-05 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ WARNING: Possession, Display, and Trade of Endangered Species Specimens and Products on Social Media is Prohibited The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has noted with dismay the increasing trend of possession, display, and trade in endangered species by various individuals on social media.These activities are prohibited under extant environmental… ## [NESREA DG MEETS WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2026/02/17/nesrea-dg-meets-with-the-european-union-delegation/) _2026-02-17 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor on Monday met with Ms Chantal Marijnissen, the Head of Unit F2 (Environment, Sustainable Natural Resources) DG INTPA, European Commission and Mr Niall on the sidelines of the ongoing Nigeria Circular Economy Week in Lagos. Discussions during the meeting centred on capacity building and the implementation of the National Environmental (Battery… ## [NESREA Sparks Youth Interest in Plastic Pollution Campaign with Creative Workshop](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2025/12/22/nesrea-sparks-youth-interest-in-plastic-pollution-campaign-with-creative-workshop/) _2025-12-22 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) brought creative Nigerian youths together, put the problem of plastic pollution on the table, and unleashed amazing creativity to tackle the menace! The event, was a Co-Creation Workshop on Campaign Materials for Reuse and Refill Systems organized by NESREA on Thursday in Abuja to promote sustainable alternatives to… ## [The Green Report: The communities behind PH’s just energy transition](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-communities-behind-philippines-just-energy-transition/) _2025-12-06 · Rappler.com, Jee Y. Geronimo, Iya Gozum, Shay Du, Aidan Bernales · The Green Report_ Catch this episode on December 6, at 5 pm ## [NESREA Highlights Hydrogen Sustainability, Verification Systems and Circular Economy Measures at German–Nigerian Hydrogen Symposium](https://nesrea.gov.ng/2025/12/03/nesrea-highlights-hydrogen-sustainability-verification-systems-and-circular-economy-measures-at-german-nigerian-hydrogen-symposium/) _2025-12-03 · Remi Agunbiade · NESREA_ The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has restated its commitment to ensuring that Nigeria’s emerging hydrogen industry develops in line with national environmental standards and global sustainability expectations. This reaffirmation came during the 3rd German-Nigerian Hydrogen Symposium, held in Abuja. The two-day event brought together policy makers,… ## [The Green Report: Cebu quake and the long road to recovery](https://www.rappler.com/environment/disasters/the-green-report-cebu-earthquake-road-recovery/) _2025-10-25 · Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ In this episode, Rappler environment reporter Iya Gozum talks with Sitchon and Cupin about their coverage, the grief and trauma following what locals call 'the tragedy,' and the long road to Cebu’s recovery ## [The Green Report: First Filipino in space soon?](https://www.rappler.com/science/earth-space/the-green-report-first-filipino-space-soon/) _2025-10-18 · Iya Gozum, Jee Y. Geronimo · The Green Report_ We talk to Kristine Jane Atienza, analog astronaut and space nutrition advocate, on her campaign to be the first Filipino to join a sub-orbital flight ## [The Green Report: A Filipina climate activist and the ICJ](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-filipina-climate-activist-international-court-justice/) _2025-08-02 · Rappler.com, Jee Y. Geronimo, Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ Environment editor Jee Geronimo and multimedia reporter Iya Gozum talk to Nicole Ponce about the implications of the World Court's advisory opinion on the youth, the movement, and the state of the planet ## [The Green Report: Can the world really beat plastic pollution?](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-can-world-beat-plastic-pollution/) _2025-07-19 · Rappler.com, Jee Y. Geronimo, Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ Rappler environment editor Jee Geronimo and multimedia reporter Iya Gozum talk to Michelle Reyes of Healthcare Without Harm and Jam Lorenzo of BAN Toxics about the final round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jRnujfswypAP) _2025-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [The Green Report: The future of conservation](https://www.rappler.com/environment/the-green-report-future-conservation/) _2025-06-07 · Rappler.com, Jee Y. Geronimo, Iya Gozum · The Green Report_ In this episode, Rappler environment editor Jee Geronimo and reporter Iya Gozum talk to Neil Aldrin Mallari, chief scientist at the Center for Conservation Innovations Philippines ## [Workshop: Start a Sourdough Starter and Keep It Alive!](https://zerowastechef.com/2025/06/03/start-sourdough-starter-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=start-sourdough-starter-workshop) _2025-06-03 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ All you need to start and nurture a lively sourdough starter culture are flour, water, time and a bit of know-how. In this Zoom class, I’ll show you how to start a starter culture—and how to keep it alive. Bring your questions and I’ll answer them after the demo. Class takes place on Tuesday, June \[…\] The post Workshop: Start a Sourdough Starter and Keep It Alive! appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef… ## [WEEKEND READS: People, communities at the heart of environmental stories](https://www.rappler.com/environment/suggested-reads-2025-people-communities-stories/) _2025-05-16 · Rappler.com · The Green Report_ Read on how Filipinos are at the heart of the most pressing environmental issues ## [How to Patch Sad Ripped Pant Legs](https://zerowastechef.com/2025/03/27/patch-sad-ripped-pant-legs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patch-sad-ripped-pant-legs) _2025-03-27 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Spring has sprung and so have holes in my gardening pants. So I patched them, well, quite visibly. My family asked me if I would wear them in public. I said, why not? Regardless of how they look, my mended pants will last for at least one more season in the yard, I kept stuff \[…\] The post How to Patch Sad Ripped Pant Legs appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [How to Sew Produce Bags with Simple Tie Closures](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/11/14/sew-produce-bags-tie-closure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sew-produce-bags-tie-closure) _2024-11-14 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ These produce bags with simple tie closures are easy to sew, put a dent in your scrap fabric pile and keep plastic out of landfill. The post How to Sew Produce Bags with Simple Tie Closures appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [How to Make Concentrated Vegetable Base for Broth](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/09/11/how-to-make-your-own-vegetable-base-for-broth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-your-own-vegetable-base-for-broth) _2024-09-12 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Transform vegetables, especially those past their prime, into a concentrated base to use in place of store-bought broth or bouillon cubes. The post How to Make Concentrated Vegetable Base for Broth appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [Out With the Concrete Pavers, In With the Plants](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/09/05/replace-concrete-pavers-with-plants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=replace-concrete-pavers-with-plants) _2024-09-06 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Even a small planting of natives can provide habitat for wildlife in crisis. Where concrete pavers once sat in our yard, flowers now bloom. The post Out With the Concrete Pavers, In With the Plants appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef . ## [How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising](https://zerowastechef.com/2024/08/27/braising-sad-vegetables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=braising-sad-vegetables) _2024-08-28 · Anne-Marie Bonneau · Zero-Waste Chef_ Braising vegetables past their prime prevents not only vegetables from going to waste but also cooking liquids and whatever fat you have. The post How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising appeared first on Zero-Waste Chef .