Scientists estimate there may be around 14.4 million tons of microplastics on the sea bed, according to new research. The results show that there is more than double the amount of plastic on the sea floor than on the surface of the water.  

According to a study conducted by Agricultural Policy Research in Africa, most small Kenyan farmers have no access to agricultural inputs and markets, which jeopardizes the availability of food in the country. According to the study, 23 to 30 percent of respondents said they had scaled down their activity due to COVID-19. 

To increase domestic demand and reduce the excess supply that cannot compete with international markets, a massive communication campaign is underway in India to increase sugar consumption. Nutritionists to endocrinologists, public health experts to doctors, argue that sugar is the necessary fuel for cells. This despite the fact that consumption is among the highest in the world. 

Sharks, tuna and other big fish are excellent carbon sinks and serve to sequester large amounts of greenhouse gases. A recent study explains why we need to reduce the catch to allow big fish to end their life in the ocean and thus help curb global warming. 

A young Australian scientist, Mark McVeigh, is suing his pension fund for failing to adequately disclose or assess the impact of climate change on his investments. His legal action could have numerous implications, including financial, and push large investment funds to divert their investments towards a sustainable economy. 

Scientists have warned in a study that, unless bold action is taken to halt the destruction of habitats, pandemics will emerge more often, spread faster, cost more and kill more people than COVID-19. Particularly as regards the intensive breeding of poultry, pigs and cattle.