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Sweden plans to ban PFAS in consumer goods including clothing, cosmetics, kitchenware, waterproofing agents and ski wax from 1 January 2028. The national measure would move ahead of broader EU rules on chemicals linked to cancers, fertility problems, immune disruption and persistent pollution.

Sweden plans 2028 ban on PFAS in everyday consumer goods

Sweden plans 2028 ban on PFAS in everyday consumer goods

29.07.2026

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Sweden plans 2028 ban on PFAS in everyday consumer goods

15.10.2025

Guadalajara launches Mexico’s first Low Emission Zone

Guadalajara has inaugurated Mexico’s first Low Emission Zone in its historic center, targeting a reduction of 40,280 tonnes of CO₂. Backed by C40 Cities and the British Embassy, the initiative enhances energy efficiency, supports green jobs, and promotes cleaner urban living.

15.10.2025

Across generations, voluntourism is growing

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13.10.2025

Stella McCartney debuts plant-based alternatives to feathers

At Paris Fashion Week SS26, Stella McCartney introduced Fevvers, a plant-based, cruelty-free material by UK startup Fevvers. Used in three couture looks in soft pastels, naturally dyed and hand-stitched, it gives dresses feather-like drama without harming birds.

13.10.2025

Super-absorbent Biodegradable Hydrogel Transforms Soilless Farming Under Drought

Researchers from Italy made a fully biodegradable hydrogel from red algae carrageenan that can swell up to 7000%, retain water, release nutrients, and support plant growth even in drought. It cuts waste, needs very little water and works in hydroponics and soilless systems.

13.10.2025

Indigenous Leaders Guide UNESCO’s 2026-35 Biosphere Reserves Strategy

Voices from 36 Indigenous leaders representing 20 ethnic groups in Brazil have shaped a new 10-year UNESCO action plan. Their input pushes for stronger local governance, recognition of territorial rights, use of ancestral knowledge, and promotion of sustainable development in Biosphere Reserves.

13.10.2025

Green sea turtles rebound worldwide, marking a 28% rise since the 1970s

Once on the brink, green sea turtles are swimming back to strength. Global monitoring shows their populations have grown by 28% since the 1970s, a testament to decades of marine protection and community conservation efforts across tropical coastlines.

08.10.2025

Sand Battery Now Powers Finnish Town Year-Round

Finland's new sand battery stores 100 MWh of solar and wind energy in sand as heat, replacing oil in district heating and cutting emissions by nearly 70%. With near-unlimited lifespan and zero eco‑toxicity, this solution stacks up as a long‑term, low-cost solution. . Durable and eco-friendly, it offers stable renewable energy year-round.

08.10.2025

EU Court Upholds Ban on Bottom Trawling in Sensitive Marine Areas

The EU has reinforced its stance by upholding a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected zones—past cases in Atlantic and North Sea areas confirmed that vulnerable seabed ecosystems deserve full protection without gear-specific loopholes. Legal clarity now paves the way for broader conservation enforcement.

08.10.2025

New Cooling Material Saves 10× More Energy Than Air-Conditioning

Engineers have developed a cement-like paint that reflects 90% of sunlight, emits 95% of the heat as infrared radiation, and holds 30% of its weight in water, providing 10 times the cooling power of commercial cooling paints and saving 30 to 40% of electricity.

08.10.2025

Plastic Bag Use in Vermont Dropped by 91% Since Ban in 2020

A recent study at the University of Vermont has found that the state’s plastic bag ban with paper bags only available for a fee, resulted in a 91% reduction of their use, with about 70% of respondents viewing the legislation positively, and paper bag use increasing a mere 6%.

08.10.2025

Ivory & pangolin scale trafficking still 75% below pre-pandemic levels

Global seizures of ivory and pangolin scales remain 74–84% below pre-pandemic levels, finds Wildlife Justice Commission. Continued enforcement and travel slowdowns fight wildlife crime—supporting protection for these threatened species.

08.10.2025

China Sets Records with Massive Solar & Wind Power Expansion

In May alone, China added 93 GW of solar and 26 GW of wind—enough electricity to power entire nations like Poland or Sweden. Solar capacity now tops 1,000 GW—half the world’s total. Ambitious clean energy growth continues despite financial strains on manufacturers.