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India’s ban on single-use plastics comes into effect
India is banning many single-use plastics in a bid to tackle pollution
India produces around four million tonnes of plastic waste each year. But authorities will begin cracking down on usage and production of single-use plastics from Friday.
India’s Government believes 60 per cent of plastic waste is recycled. But a survey by the Centre for Science and Environment found the figure was 12 per cent in 2019.
When plastic waste is not recycled correctly, it creates fire hazards and air pollution, which blankets India’s major cities. It can also enter local waterways, which poisons wildlife.
Some plastic bags and multi-layered packaging are exempt from these latest changes.
Millions of people are employed in the country’s plastic industry, with many pushing the government to delay the ban.
Street vendors are also expressing concerns around the changes.
The nation’s capital, New Delhi is the world’s most polluted city.
The Air Quality Institute found 510 million people who live in northern India “on track” to lose 7.6 years off their lives if pollution levels remain as they are.
Local authorities are set to decide the penalties for people in breach of the single-use plastics ban.
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U.S. shutdown ends: what’s next?
Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.
Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.
After a record 43-day government shutdown, Congress has finally agreed to reopen the U.S. government, but political tensions and risks remain.
Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets breaks down the deal and its implications.
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Trump Threatens $5B BBC Lawsuit
Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.
Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.
U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing a defamation claim against the BBC over an edited speech video, potentially seeking up to $5 billion.
Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins us to unpack the legal and reputational implications.
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Trump-Xi APEC talks stir Taiwan concerns
Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.
Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.
President Trump and Xi Jinping met at APEC, prompting questions about US policy on Taiwan and shifting regional alliances.
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