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The best ways to reduce air pollution and tackle climate change together. Electrifying public transport is one way to lower both air pollution and carbon emissions. Prevailing wisdom holds that measures to reduce air pollution will also tackle climate change, and vice versa - but this is not always the case. A new report has identified the most ...
Plastic pollution is a global problem, threatening both the health of humans and ecosystems all over the world. In June 2021, the Global Plastic Action Partnership and UpLink launched the Global Plastic Innovation Network (GPIN). The initiative aims to source innovative solutions to help stem the devastating flow of plastic pollution.
For example, a mandate to build new plastic products using at least 30% recycled plastic would cut plastic pollution by 29%. Requiring in the UN Plastics Treaty that all new plastic products include a minimum of 30% recycled plastic would alone reduce the amount of plastic pollution generated every year by approximately 29% in 2050.
Trees help clean the air. Air pollution is a transboundary issue that requires joint action from local, national, regional and global partners, the UN says. It urges governments, corporations, civil society and individuals to come together, transcending borders and sectors, to combat air pollution effectively.
This will also save money. The health damages linked to PM2.5 pollution amounted to $8.1 trillion in 2019, according to the World Bank. That’s 6.1% of global GDP. The UK has a golden opportunity to act now, by setting air quality targets under the new Environment Act to fully align with WHO science as soon as possible.
2. Modernizing waste supply chains in Indonesia. Indonesian firm Kibumi is a digital start-up company and World Economic Forum Uplink member on a mission to modernize the ways in which plastic waste is collected. The firm collaborates with a range of involved parties from waste collectors, brand owners, the packaging and recycling industry, and ...
Low-tech, high-impact solutions to ocean plastic pollution | World Economic Forum. Circular Economy. These innovations are pulling plastic pollution out of rivers to stop it reaching our ocean. Here’s how. Feb 11, 2022. 8 million tonnes of plastic pollution ends up in our oceans every year. Image: RiverRecycle.
There are two key elements to addressing this global risk. First, we need to start removing the most volatile and biggest pieces from the most congested orbits. A number of companies, such as Astroscale and Saber Astronautics, are looking at this very complicated and technical solution already.
Keep indoor spaces clean and dry. Keeping indoor space clean and dry can help reduce indoor air pollution. This is especially important in areas where mold and mildew tend to grow, such as in the kitchen and bathroom. Additionally, it's crucial to promptly repair any leaks or water damage to prevent mold and mildew from growing.
In Asia, the threat from water pollution is pronounced and stakeholders are coming together to take action. In Asia and the Pacific, economies continue to grow, with a regional GDP growth forecast of 4.5% in 2024, this vast region offers pioneering infrastructure, policy and new venture solutions for addressing water pollution worldwide.