14th July: weekly news roundup

by Lydia on 14/07/2022 No comments

Our roundup of the weeks most important stories

Teenagers can now gain a qualification in climate change

Teenagers on a climate change protest holding signs and shouting
Teenagers can now gain a qualification in climate change. 
The new Northern Irish syllabus will cover single-use plastic and fast fashion, but how should they be taught?

The new Northern Irish syllabus will cover single-use plastic and fast fashion, but how should they be taught? Will the responsibility for change be placed on the right people?
Find out more about the qualification here

Greenwash.com: new website exposes false environmental claims

A pile of plastic bottles with a beaker pouring green over them
Greenwash.com: new website exposes false environmental claims
From plastics and packaging to fast fashion, this new website helps you stay informed about industry greenwashing.

From plastics and packaging to fast fashion, this new website helps you stay informed about industry greenwashing.

An island of plastic wipes changes course of UK river

Two peopel crouching on a dirty island on wet wipes in the Thames 
An island of plastic wipes changes course of UK river
Wet wipes form an island the size of two tennis courts in the Thames, changing the course of the river.

Wet wipes form an island the size of two tennis courts in the Thames, changing the course of the river. Find out more about this here

Microplastics found in meat, dairy and animal blood

A glass of milk with microplastics in it
Microplastics found in meat, dairy and animal blood
The Dutch study found plastic in 75% of supermarket meat and milk and in the blood of farmed pigs & cows

The Dutch study found plastic in 75% of supermarket meat and milk and in the blood of farmed pigs & cows.

The study was conducted by the Plastic Soup Foundation. Read their full report here

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