The key to the plastics pollution crisis lies in recognising the importance of Indigenous-led solutions and Indigenous leadership, says environmental anthropologist
Tag: waste
Introducing ‘glassphalt’ roads – a smashing idea?
Samoa introduces ‘glassphalt’ roads to alleviate the pressure on landfills and Samoa’s natural resources
Scientists: Japan’s plan to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean may not be safe
A panel of scientists has not found conclusive evidence that the discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific ocean would be entirely safe
The shameful U.S nuclear history in the Marshall Islands
After decades of interfering in the Marshall Islands with nuclear testing, disposal of radioactive waste, and human experimentation, U.S leaders are considering a formal apology, writes Edward Hunt
Fukushima wastewater not ready for 2023 release, scientists say
Scientists unanimously want Japan’s plan to release Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific ocean to be put on hold as they say not “enough information” is shared
No Fukushima Nuclear Discharge: Pacific Elders Voice statement
Pacific Elders oppose the discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean saying it is unacceptable and contravenes international and regional agreements
More plastics to be added to ban list, says Samoa Environment Chief
Samoa to add more plastic items to the ban list upon the availability of appropriate alternatives in the fight against plastic pollution
ISLANDS take steps to free Pacific countries from chemicals and hazardous waste
The ISLANDS Pacific project to safeguard the Pacific environment and people from hazardous chemicals and harmful waste
Development of Samoa National Used Oil Management Plan underway
A project is underway in Samoa to maintain a clean and resilient environment by improving the management of waste oil
“Our ocean is not a nuclear dumpster” – USP students call for a nuclear free Pacific
Pacific students held a rally to call for nuclear disarmament and an end to nuclear waste dumping in the Pacific. “We will never stop fighting”