Our roundup of the week’s most important stories
1. US Supreme Court removes EPA’s power to limit CO2 emissions
Blow to climate action: the US Environmental Protection Agency can no longer force power plants to reduce emissions.
The Environmental Protection Agency of the world’s second largest greenhouse gas emitter has been prevented from regulating emissions from fossil fuel plants, leaving the US government with limited means to reach its target of a decarbonised power grid by 2035 – and unknown consequences for the global fight against climate change. Read the full story here.
2. Viruses are hitchhiking on microplastics
Intestinal viruses have been found to survive for up to three days on microplastics in water. Read more about what this means for our health here.
3. Effective change needs participation, not penalties!
New research in Indonesia confirms what Trash Hero has always believed: empowering communities – not punitive fines – is the key to successful marine protection. Read the full research here.
4. It’s Plastic Free July
Whether you are a consumer or a producer of plastic, this month it’s time to start making changes:
– Find out more about the campaign
– Start your own challenge
– Sign the petition to get companies to also reduce their plastic – this month and forever!
