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- The impact of debris on marine life - ScienceDirect
Plastic debris is of particular concern due to its abundance, and its persistence in the environment, which makes it a ubiquitous category of marine debris Global production of plastics has increased considerably over the last few decades from 5 million tonnes per year in the 1960s to 280 million tonnes per year in 2011 (PlasticsEurope, 2012)
- Air Pollution - India - World Health Organization (WHO)
In 2016, ambient (outdoor) air pollution accounted for an estimated 1 795 181 deaths in the country due to stroke, heart disease, lung cancer and chronic respiratory diseases In homes, the major sources of air pollution are tobacco smoke and the smoke from solid fuels with inefficient and leaky cooking stoves
- Accelerating ocean species discovery and laying the . . .
Of an estimated 1 to 2 million species of marine life between 75% to 90% remain undescribed, and many geographic regions and ecosystems remain poorly explored (Webb et al , 2010; Mora et al , 2011; Ramirez-Llodra et al , 2011; Appeltans et al , 2012; Bouchet et al , 2023) As a result, human society cannot fully comprehend the vital importance
- The Ocean Plastic Crisis - Greenpeace International
According to a 2016 plastic industry report, the world’s plastic production has grown by 8 6% per year since 1950: from 1 5 million tonnes annually to over 330 million tonnes annually As of today, some 9 billion metric tons of plastics have been produced and spread around the world
- Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants WHO is working with countries to monitor air pollution and improve air quality
- What does it mean for a species to be at risk of extinction?
The number of described species in the world is now over 2 million (with more than 1 million being insects, which the IUCN does not assess) 3 The IUCN has assessed more than 150,000 species for their extinction risk A large number, but a small fraction of the total
- Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Philippines
million metric tons) by 2040 and reach well over 11 billion kilograms (11 million metric tons) by 2060 Plastic pollution has had major consequences on the Philippine environment Waterways and drainage systems quickly become clogged by waste runoff, threatening the livelihood and sanitation of residents (Braganza 2017),
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