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*In this issue:*
* Tackling the Global Plastics Crisis ( #blurb1 )
* Drivers Take the Wheel of Greener Buses ( #blurb2 )
* Reaching Net Zero with Leftover Emissions ( #blurb3 )
* Ways to Accelerate the Clean Energy Shift ( #blurb4 )
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Can a New Global Treaty Tackle the Plastic Pollution Crisis? ( [link removed] )
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Plastic pollution is everywhere — from the ocean to soils, from fish to human tissue. The scale of the problem is staggering: The world generates 353 million metric tons of plastic waste per year, almost all of it ending up in landfills, incinerators or the environment. Made mostly from fossil fuels, plastics release over 1.7 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide annually, cause an estimated $75 billion in environmental damage and may even cause serious harm to human health.
This August, 175 countries are hashing out what could be the final negotiations of a Global Plastic Treaty aimed at addressing the entire plastics pipeline. We look at plastics’ far-reaching impacts — and what’s at stake in shaping the planet’s future.
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Drivers Reap the Benefits of Electric School Buses ( [link removed] )
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Nearly 5,000 electric school buses now travel U.S. roads, bringing cleaner air and quieter rides. But for drivers, the shift from diesel to electric has brought more than environmental benefits. Five drivers share their experiences, from improved comfort to a more inclusive, healthier journey for everyone on board.
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On the Path to Net Zero, How Do We Address ‘Leftover’ Emissions? ( [link removed] )
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Over 100 countries — responsible for most of the world’s climate pollution — have goals to reach “net-zero emissions” by or around 2050. But is it really feasible to eliminate all emissions by midcentury? And if not, is meeting the world’s climate goals still possible?
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6 Opportunities to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition ( [link removed] )
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Global power demand is set to surge through 2026 ( [link removed] ) — but renewables are on track to become the world’s largest energy source. Speeding up the transition will require bold action to ensure energy systems are not only cleaner, but also more affordable, resilient and accessible to all.
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Vital Visualizations
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Graph of where plastic waste ends up ( [link removed] )
Where does the world’s plastic waste go? Only 9% is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, incinerated or mismanaged — often leaking into the environment.
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WRI Explains The World's 1.5 degree Celsius critical warming threshold ( [link removed] )
What does crossing 1.5 degrees C really mean for our planet, economies and daily lives? 🌡️🌏
WRI Explains “1.5 degrees C: The World’s Critical Warming Threshold” — and what's at stake if we pass it.
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