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Water companies are main cause of microplastic pollution in UK s rivers

Date Time Water companies are main cause of microplastic pollution in UK’s rivers New research by experts from The University of Manchester has found that the poor management of untreated wastewater and raw sewage by water companies is the main source of microplastic pollution in the UK’s rivers. Three years ago, the researchers from the University’s Department of Geography were the first to demonstrate high levels of microplastic contamination on the UK’s river beds. Now, new research published in the journal Nature Sustainability has found that water companies themselves are the cause of this contamination, as they are releasing wastewater during periods of dry weather into river flows that are too sluggish to disperse microplastics downstream.

UK report shines a light on e-waste

4 The long-awaited entrance of the new iPhone series to Thai stores has become a trending subject. In addition to the upgraded technology and lavish exterior, one notable contrast is that this series does not come with the customary wall charger and wired earphones. While such omission has reasonably raised eyebrows, especially when there is no trace of any price reduction, Apple justified their action by claiming that the smaller packaging will help them deliver more units at once and, thus, reduce their carbon footprint. While this environmental afflatus may not have convinced the public entirely, some have applauded their attempt to comply with the guidelines of UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 which outlines the need for Responsible Consumption and Production .

Apple CEO Tim Cook Urges Action on Climate Change at United Nations Summit

Apple CEO Tim Cook Urges Action on Climate Change at United Nations Summit Saturday December 12, 2020 8:12 am PST by Joe Rossignol Apple CEO Tim Cook today delivered a brief speech during the 2020 Climate Ambition Summit, stressing that leaders of nations and companies around the world have a burden to act to address climate change during this moment of historic urgency. The summit is co-hosted by the United Nations, United Kingdom, and France. In his prepared remarks, Cook highlighted Apple s environmental initiatives, including its global facilities being powered by 100% renewable energy and its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain and product usage by 2030.

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