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Chemicals used in plastic food packaging linked to 10% of preterm births in 2018

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The chemicals, called phthalates, are typically added to plastics like food packaging, shopping bags, and shower curtains to make them more flexible. Still, the federal government lacks strong rules for phthalates in common items like food packaging, and the chemicals remain ubiquitous.

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5 Maritime Sustainability Trends for 2022

The Environmental Blog

Reflecting the industry’s efforts to reach its 2050 goal, the World Maritime Theme for 2022 is “New technologies for greener shipping”. Increased use of cleaner fuel. Despite being the most efficient form of transportation, ships are known for using extremely dirty fuel.

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COP26: Countries reach historic agreement to tackle fossil fuels and accelerate climate action

Business Green

Further wording was also added in the same sentence on coal and fossil fuels calling for "targeted support to the poorest and most vulnerable in line with national circumstances". This is not a perfect package, but it is a possible package," said the Costa Rican head of delegation. within reach, but its pulse is weak.".

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'The G20 has failed to deliver': Study slams continued increase in fossil fuel subsidies

Business Green

New Climate Transparency report reveals fossil fuel production subsidies surged to highest levels on record in 2021. G20 government support for producing and consuming fossil fuels reached a record high in 2021, despite publiuc commitments to end inefficient fossil fuel subsidies and accelerate the clean energy transition.

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Global Covid stimulus packages 'doing more harm than good' to planet, researchers warn

Business Green

Global demand for electricity is also growing faster than renewables capacity post-pandemic, opening the door to more fossil fuel energy in many parts of the world. per cent in 2022. per cent in 2022. As the economy rebounds after the pandemic, we've seen a surge in electrical generation from fossil fuels," he said. "To

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Liz Truss Book Calls for Climate Laws to be Abolished and Boasts of Effort to Cancel UK COP Summit

DeSmogBlog

Truss, who is the Conservative MP for South West Norfolk, resigned as prime minister in October 2022 after just 49 days in office. The Inflation Reduction Act is a $369 billion package of grants and subsidies by the U.S. The new book by former Prime Minister Liz Truss urges the UK, U.S. government to spur green technology investment.

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BNEF: Fossil fuel car sales have likely peaked leaving EVs in pole position for recovery race

Business Green

In its latest forecast today, BNEF said fossil fuel car sales likely already peaked in 2017. It also stresses, however, that this 'cross-over' date will vary significantly, potentially coming as early as 2022 for large cars in Europe, but as late as 2030 or after for small cars in India and Japan. million barrels a day by 2040.