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Nearly 30,000 Unregulated Wild Animal Species Traded in the U.S., Researchers Find

Nearly 30,000 Unregulated Wild Animal Species Traded in the U.S., Researchers Find

New international research has found that nearly 30,000 wild animal species have been traded throughout the United States, according to data from the U.S. Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS), a wildlife trade monitoring organization maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Led by University of Hong Kong (HKU), the analysis looked at 22 […]
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Top Rated Fashion Brands Using Vegan Plastic-Free Materials

Top Rated Fashion Brands Using Vegan Plastic-Free Materials

Our editors curate highly rated brands that are first assessed by our rigorous ratings system. Buying through our links may earn us a commission—supporting the work we do. Learn more.   There’s a misconception that vegan fashion means a reliance on plastic-based materials like polyester, but that’s no longer the case in a world of […]
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Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Break Down Microplastics Found in Wastewater

Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Break Down Microplastics Found in Wastewater

Microplastics — the ubiquitous tiny plastic particles that are the result of the breakdown of plastic water bottles, packaging and synthetic clothing fibers — can run through wastewater treatment plants, making their way into the environment. Researchers have engineered bacteria that is commonly found in the treatment plants to break down microplastic pollution before it […]
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6 of the Largest U.S. Banks Leaving Net Zero Alliance Ahead of Trump

6 of the Largest U.S. Banks Leaving Net Zero Alliance Ahead of Trump

Six of the largest banks in the United States have bowed out of the global Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), with the inauguration of Donald Trump predicted to bring political backlash concerning climate action, reported The Guardian. The latest to withdraw is JP Morgan, which followed Citigroup and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs […]
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