Tag: pollution

Welsh island became Europe’s first Dark Sky Sanctuary
February 23, 2023 No Responses

Welsh island became Europe’s first Dark Sky Sanctuary

A Dark Sky Sanctuary is a protected area that has exceptional starry skies and where measures are taken to limit light pollution. It is a place where people can come to observe the night sky in its natural state without...
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In Spain tobacco companies will pay for cleaning up cigarette butts
January 8, 2023 No Responses

In Spain tobacco companies will pay for cleaning up cigarette butts

Cigarette butts can be harmful to the environment, as they are the most common form of litter and take up to 10 years to decompose, they can also be harmful to wildlife if ingested. Spanish government came up with a...
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London Implements a 24-Hour Air Pollution Charge Zone
April 18, 2019 No Responses

London Implements a 24-Hour Air Pollution Charge Zone

A 24-hour, seven day a week Ultra Low Emission Zone has been implemented in central London last week, therefore any vehicles entering the zone and not meeting the emissions standards will face a charge Those affected by the new charge...
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Cigarette Filters Are The Most Littered and Most Pollutant Plastic
March 6, 2019 No Responses

Cigarette Filters Are The Most Littered and Most Pollutant Plastic

Recently, plastic straws and plastic bags have been blamed as some of the biggest pollutants out there, but there’s another much more widespread Cigarette butts are some of the most littered items in the world, they contain plastic filters made...
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Hawaii is Banning Sunscreen and the Reason Why is Serious
May 2, 2018 No Responses

Hawaii is Banning Sunscreen and the Reason Why is Serious

Hawaii is on its way of becoming the first state in the US to ban the sale of sunscreen as they have been proved to be toxic to both coral reefs and marine life If you are packing your bags...
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