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Oil spills, red tides, coastal floods and toxic algal blooms often hit the headlines, even though a wide range of treaties, conventions, and organisations monitor and protect the marine environment in Europe.
The convenience of disposable nappies, or diapers, comes at a shocking environmental cost. Every year, 8.5 million tonnes of absorbent hygienic products (AHP), which include disposable diapers, end up in Europe’s landfills or incinerators. AHP makes up around 3 to 4% of household waste.
A large portion of plastic litter is transferred from the land to marine areas via rivers. While there is a fair understanding of the origins of plastic litter in a few of Europe’s regions and river systems, the research is largely incomplete.
Honeybee populations are under increasing pressure, with these important pollinators in decline across the globe. Researchers have come up with a revolutionary, futuristic concept to protect them.