Welcome to Wednesday, July 6th, sporks and knives...

India banned the use of single-use plastic to help reach its climate goals.

The ban pertains to the production, importation, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of certain single-use plastic items with low utility and a high littering potential. These items include plastic stirrers, plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, trays, wrapping and packing materials, balloon sticks, flags, ice cream sticks, and polystyrene for decorations.

India produces the second most plastic waste in the world, behind the United States.

Do you think more governments should do the same?

Congress Continues Two-Week Fourth of July Recess, Faces Busy Summer Work Period Ahead

Congress will be out of session this week as lawmakers continue their two-week recess for the Fourth of July until their scheduled return next week. 

Once Congress returns, the House will be in session for three weeks and the Senate for four weeks until lawmakers begin their August recess. The Senate will reconvene from that break the day after Labor Day, while the House is expected to return a week later. 

How do you feel about this week’s congressional schedule (or lack thereof)?

Wisconsin Governor Vows Clemency If Doctors Are Charged Under State Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) vowed to grant clemency to anyone charged under the state’s law banning most abortions from 1849 as part of his re-election campaign. The law has retaken effect following the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. 

How do you feel about the governor’s decision?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It's Clean Beaches Week. From July 1 to July 7, Clean Beaches Week serves to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting the world's beaches and oceans from damage and pollution.

Learn more about how to rid our oceans, beaches, and rivers of plastic with #TeamSeas' mission here.

Will you be helping the beaches this week?

—Jamie Epstein

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