Air, water, soil, food, and even blood – microplastics have found their way virtually everywhere on Earth, and now that list includes clouds.

Microplastics detected in clouds may impact weather: Report

Japan: Scientists develop self-healing, stronger and partially biodegradable plastic

Practical to carry, cheaper than bottles, and readily available, small disposable water sachets have become an integral part of life in Senegal. They are also a key contributor to plastic waste marring the West African nation's streets and coastlines.

Senegal drowns in plastic

This month, on October 1st, 2023, Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Therese Coffey announced new regulations that forbade the use of single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, balloon sticks, and some varieties of food and drink containers made of polystyrene.

England bans range of single use plastics to tackle ‘scourge of plastic pollution’

Almost all Europeans have hormone-disrupting chemical in their bodies: Research

There might be less plastic in the sea than we thought. A new study has some good news, but there’s a problem: Ocean pollution appears to be growing fast.

Less plastic litter in oceans than estimated: Study

A study conducted by researchers at Sweden's University revealed a distressing result about the usage of paper cups and containers it also turns out that replacing single-use plastic cups with paper ones is problematic as well. Watch to know how.

Study reveals that paper cups are as toxic as plastic ones

Scientists discover new way to convert plastic into soap; here's how

New Zealand takes lead in plastic bag ban, expands restrictions to thin bags

Recycling has become a lifeline in Syria and in a desperate search for work and affordable items, residents turn to sifting through the garbage dumps, transforming plastic into everyday requirements. Here's our report.

Desperate Syrians turn to recycling and plastic scavenging for survival

From Monday, it will be raining plastics in Paris. Here's how

Plastic is everywhere. It has become so common that it is impacting the health of animals and humans. Ananya Dutta tells you how scientists have found a new disease in wild birds caused solely by plastic pollution.

'Plasticosis': A new disease found in seabirds

‘Plasticosis’: Scientists find new disease in birds caused by consumption of plastics

Give plastic, take gold: A unique idea makes Jammu and Kashmir village plastic-free

A man in Uganda's capital Kampala has found a unique way to recycle plastics as he attempts to save the world’s second-largest freshwater lake from plastic pollution. Hem Soraya tells you more.

Uganda: A man finds an innovative way to recycle plastic | WION Climate Tracker

The plastic consumption of the G20 countries is increasing day by day. According to a report, if nothing is done then there plastic consumption will nearly double by 2050.

Plastic consumption on a rise

Experiments in the lab now show that species of a marine bacterium referred to as Rhodococcus Ruber break down plastic made from Polythene (PE) and are slowly consuming them. But scientists say that even if the bacteria eat at least 1% of ocean plastic, the remaining 99% has a devastating impact on wildlife. Alyson brings you the report.

Bacteria use plastic waste as a food source | WION Climate Tracker |

The world is facing a plastic pollution crisis, it is literally everywhere. Plastic menace is not something which is just restricted to land, a huge chunk of plastic is also discarded into the oceans, ultimately threatening the marine life.

WION Climate Tracker: Plastic pollution threatens marine life; Sperm Whale washes ashore in Hawaii

The French government has pledged legal action after a spill of tiny white plastic pellets washed up on its beaches. Watch this report to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: France to initiate legal action against offenders of plastic pellet spell

Taiwan's hospitality sector is all set to take a step further into sustainability and climate protection as it aims to ban all plastic disposables provided as part of hotel bookings.

Guests to carry their own toiletries as Taiwan's hospitality sector is all set to ban disposables

The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: UK government eyes ban on single-use plastic permanently soon

A new research has shown that compostable bags generate twice as much global warming impact to plastic and paper and is around 2.5 times worse than traditional virgin plastic for carbon emissions. Watch this to know more.

Compostable bags generate more global warming to plastic and paper

The European Commission wants to ban single-use packaging regularly distributed in hotels and restaurants, such as mini-soap bottles and packaging for condiments, as part of its sweeping legal proposals to reduce waste.

WION Climate Tracker: EU sets out plan to cut back packaging waste

As we know that plastic pollution is a threat to human health and the environment. The first round of negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution have commenced. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker | Plastic pollution treaty: Nations negotiate details on 'landmark deal'

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