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Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… the waste, hazardous pollutants, and pollution of air, water and land that emanates from man-made activity and that … i. ‘hard-hitting’ pollutants; ii. Areas of pollution (air, water, marine and coastal, land/soil) including the … a Pollution-Free Planet Air pollution 1. Develop air quality policies and strategies at the subnational, national …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… litter being swept in our oceans, settling throughout the water column, congregating in floating garbage patches, … comes from deposition of litter directly into the sea from water borne activities such as pleasure boats and cruises, … natural resources including endangered wildlife and water quality. If this illicit dumping continues unmitigated, it …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… between high-spill areas and oil contamination in water, sediments and biota … beings. However, since sound travels five times faster in water than in air, and since the density of water transmits … continuous noise may have chronic effects, degrading the quality of marine habitats; even subtle effects, such as …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… and Climate Change Canada), Hao Chen (Institute of Water Environment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental … of Environment, General Directorate of Environmental Quality, Peru), Maricris T Laciste (Department of Environment … (Marine Environment Unit, EC), Anthony Akpan (Gender and Water Alliance, Nigeria), Veronique Garny (CEFIC), Semia …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… Living Resources COP Conference of the Parties CWA Clean Water Act (U.S.) DDE dichloro-diphenyl-dichloroethylene DFG … waste from landfills sited near coastal areas, storm water runoff, ineffective sewage treatment, industrial … typically includes consideration of the site location, air quality, gas management, site description, and …