Plastics are piling up in soil across the world

October 17, 2022

UN News - Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps used to modify soil temperature

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Plastic pollution disproportionately hitting marginalized groups

March 30, 2021

UN News - Vulnerable communities disproportionately bear the brunt of environmental degradation caused by plastics pollution, and action is urgently needed to address the issue and restore access to human rights, health and well-being, according to a new UN report published. The report, entitled, Neglected: Environmental Justice Impacts