Did you know that our planet is mostly covered by water? In fact, about 70% of Earth’s surface is ocean, seas, and large freshwater lakes! Each June, people around the planet celebrate National Ocean Month. A time to learn about this critical habitat, appreciate it, and think about how we can take better care of […]
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The United Nations hosted talks in South Korea to tackle plastic pollution. The previous round of talks in Ottawa, Canada, ended without reaching an agreement on limiting plastic production. Instead, the discussions this time focused on the harmful chemicals in plastics and other measures to reduce plastic waste. Countries like Saudi Arabia and China, which […]


