UN partnership aims to combat microplastics in cigarettes

A new UN partnership announced on Wednesday aims to raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of microplastics in cigarette butts, the most discarded waste item worldwide. 

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UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools

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A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning.

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New UN framework to protect environment from harmful chemicals

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