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I have worked on microplastic pollution for over 20 years and am not usually shocked by what I find. The millions of microplastic particles we recently encountered while swimming on a family holiday in Europe underscore the urgent need for action. Such images will become normality for us all... show more

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We made this video a couple of years ago and I think it's still the best summary of how ocean plastic pollution works. Key points: - <0.1% of plastic waste actually makes it to the ocean. Ocean plastic pollution is a leakage problem. - 1% of rivers contribute roughly 80% of plastic inflow. - Most of these rivers are in coastal cities in middle-income countries, where people now have enough wealth but no adequate waste collection infrastructure. - High-income countries barely contribute to the problem. OECD countries consume 1/3 of all plastic but are responsible for <0.5% of ocean inflow. If you live in a rich country and don’t litter, your contribution to the problem is basically 0. - Nearshore and offshore plastic pollution are very different. Nearshore plastic pollution mostly originates from rivers and is not very persistent; after leaving river mouths, plastic tends to drift around for weeks to months before washing up on a coastline. Plastic in the offshore gyres mostly originates from the fishing industry and is very persistent; it is trapped indefinitely because there are hardly any coastlines in these currents to ‘catch’ this waste. This is why our catch from our Interceptors and our ocean cleanup system looks totally different.

We made this video a couple of years ago and I think it's still the best summary of how ocean plastic pollution works. Key points: - <0.1% of plastic waste actually makes it to the ocean. Ocean plastic pollution is a leakage problem. - 1% of rivers contribute roughly 80% of plastic inflow. - Most of these rivers are in coastal cities in middle-income countries, where people now have enough wealth but no adequate waste collection infrastructure. - High-income countries barely contribute to the problem. OECD countries consume 1/3 of all plastic but are responsible for <0.5% of ocean inflow. If you live in a rich country and don’t litter, your contribution to the problem is basically 0. - Nearshore and offshore plastic pollution are very different. Nearshore plastic pollution mostly originates from rivers and is not very persistent; after leaving river mouths, plastic tends to drift around for weeks to months before washing up on a coastline. Plastic in the offshore gyres mostly originates from the fishing industry and is very persistent; it is trapped indefinitely because there are hardly any coastlines in these currents to ‘catch’ this waste. This is why our catch from our Interceptors and our ocean cleanup system looks totally different.

Boyan Slat

36,965 views • 17 days ago

#WATCH | On air pollution in Delhi NCR, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma says, "Today in Parliament, there is a discussion on air pollution. What you see in front of you are all the tasks any government should have completed to rid us of pollution. Whether it's removing mountains of garbage, repairing footpaths, e-waste management, cleaning the Yamuna, cleaning roads, etc....The AAP government should have done all these tasks in the last 11 years. If the AAP government had even done half of these tasks, we would have had to do only the remaining ones... But Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP government have not done even a single task in the last 11 years...Our government in Delhi has been in place for the past 9 months... From February 20, 2025, the Chief Minister of Delhi and all the ministers have been out on Delhi's roads...The Delhi government has been successful in every program. Today, when we talk about pollution, it is not a problem that arose in one year. For years, pollution has been increasing in Delhi, and if Arvind Kejriwal had done even a little bit of work, we would have had to do only the remaining work. Still, the misfortune is that Arvind Kejriwal has deceived the people of Delhi..."

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AMRUTA FADNAVIS - "If a Muslim person comes in Garba events and enjoys the festival properly, I do not see anything wrong in it" "We have been enjoying all festivals together for so many years" "Checking people on the basis of religion is not right" "I have always enjoyed every festival to the fullest, and I will continue to do so"

AMRUTA FADNAVIS - "If a Muslim person comes in Garba events and enjoys the festival properly, I do not see anything wrong in it" "We have been enjoying all festivals together for so many years" "Checking people on the basis of religion is not right" "I have always enjoyed every festival to the fullest, and I will continue to do so"

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Do not rely on international organisations like the United Nations or the European Community to make or to keep a peace with freedom and justice. There is no substitute for national leadership. Of course, it would be churlish not to give the UN credit for what it has achieved, particularly in Cambodia. Where, as in the Gulf, it has been given strong leadership, by one or more nation states, it has been effective. But we delude ourselves if we think that it will be capable of moving with the speed, the will and the determination needed to keep the peace without such a lead from nation states. The United Nations depends on consensus and that is simply not an adequate basis for action or for readiness to take combat risks (as we have seen in Bosnia). Act in concert, yes. But act by consensus and you may not act at all. Indeed, as I've so often said, consensus is the negation of leadership. If we attempt to rely solely on the United Nations, we shall soon learn that it is an institution where copious resolutions become a substitute for effective action.

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Margaret Thatcher

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#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "I think a good idea would be that we frame the discussion not on us saying what you have not done and not on you saying what we have not done, but simply saying that what are we going to do for the people in India in the future, what are the action steps that we need to take. So I would say that it would be an interesting experiment to see if instead of you blaming us and we blaming you, we can try and say on this one issue where we agree, there's no disagreement, there we say, listen, let us just talk about the future of people of India." (Source: Sansad TV)

#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "I think a good idea would be that we frame the discussion not on us saying what you have not done and not on you saying what we have not done, but simply saying that what are we going to do for the people in India in the future, what are the action steps that we need to take. So I would say that it would be an interesting experiment to see if instead of you blaming us and we blaming you, we can try and say on this one issue where we agree, there's no disagreement, there we say, listen, let us just talk about the future of people of India." (Source: Sansad TV)

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20 years ago today we released "Where Is the Love?" A song that not only left a special imprint on our career but our lives, and many around us. We want to thank our team, family, friends and peabodies for always believing in us and the power of love to make change. We feel beyond blessed. 'WHERE IS THE LOVE?' REMASTERED IN 4K ❤️ Live now on YouTube.

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Many people are shocked and concerned to find out that baby mattresses from IKEA are actually filled with plastic Underneath the mattress cover is a layer of polyethylene plastic filaments. This is actually the same type used in food packaging, medical tubing and baby bottles There is a microplastic concern that the mesh and plastic structure could shed tiny particles over time, but this is only if it’s heavily used IKEA says the mattress is made this way for easy rinsing in the shower and air-drying

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31,785 views • 1 year ago

🚨ZELENSKYY: We have to focus on finding alternatives to Patriot anti-ballistic systems. There are already some steps in this direction. (lots of statements this Wednesday, but this one really stands out as something new) “And in any way, we have to focus. And this is not very important only for us, I think to all the Europe, we need to find a way for alternatives for Patriot. I mean, anti-ballistic systems: to find them, to build them, to produce them. And I know that there are some small steps in this case and I hope that they will be successful”, - Zelensky on Wed Mar 18th, 2026

🚨ZELENSKYY: We have to focus on finding alternatives to Patriot anti-ballistic systems. There are already some steps in this direction. (lots of statements this Wednesday, but this one really stands out as something new) “And in any way, we have to focus. And this is not very important only for us, I think to all the Europe, we need to find a way for alternatives for Patriot. I mean, anti-ballistic systems: to find them, to build them, to produce them. And I know that there are some small steps in this case and I hope that they will be successful”, - Zelensky on Wed Mar 18th, 2026

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I am going to enjoy every moment of the four years when we have President Trump back in the White House. No other president in my lifetime has fought this hard for the American people. I think we all forget what it cost to get him here and how this country was on the brink of disaster. So I am going to take a moment and be grateful and give Glory to God for saving him on that field in Butler and giving us a chance to reverse course.

I am going to enjoy every moment of the four years when we have President Trump back in the White House. No other president in my lifetime has fought this hard for the American people. I think we all forget what it cost to get him here and how this country was on the brink of disaster. So I am going to take a moment and be grateful and give Glory to God for saving him on that field in Butler and giving us a chance to reverse course.

Insurrection Barbie

18,753 views • 1 year ago

fully remote over mandatory in-office is still a hill I will absolutely die on: > if we only hired people from LA, we probably would have failed years ago > we find THE most talented person for the job - I don’t care where they’re located > it’s archaic to expect people to move their families to expensive cities just for a job > we don't pay for an office (usually one of the biggest items on the P&L) > I hate commuting. you hate commuting. everyone hates commuting. > colleagues will often spend 3 months in Europe / Bangkok / wherever over the summer > plus, there's a lot of baggage that comes with 130 bodies in one location that we just don't deal with I can count on two hands how many people have voluntarily left the company in 5 years, & remote culture is a big part of that

fully remote over mandatory in-office is still a hill I will absolutely die on: > if we only hired people from LA, we probably would have failed years ago > we find THE most talented person for the job - I don’t care where they’re located > it’s archaic to expect people to move their families to expensive cities just for a job > we don't pay for an office (usually one of the biggest items on the P&L) > I hate commuting. you hate commuting. everyone hates commuting. > colleagues will often spend 3 months in Europe / Bangkok / wherever over the summer > plus, there's a lot of baggage that comes with 130 bodies in one location that we just don't deal with I can count on two hands how many people have voluntarily left the company in 5 years, & remote culture is a big part of that

Tyler Denk 🐝

33,775 views • 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton left a message for TeamLH China on Weibo: “Ni hao! This is a message to TeamLH China. It’s been 20 years and I just want to say a huge huge thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the unbelievable support that you’ve given me over the years. Not only here in Shanghai but all over the over, for traveling out, for turning up, for showing up for me on the good and bad days.” “I couldn’t have done what I’ve done without you. We win and we lose together. I’m so so honoured and thankful to have you on this journey with me. Stay tuned though, cause it’s not over! There’s a long way to go and we’ve got a lot of work to do. Sending you lots of love.” 💛

Lewis Hamilton left a message for TeamLH China on Weibo: “Ni hao! This is a message to TeamLH China. It’s been 20 years and I just want to say a huge huge thank you from the bottom of my heart, for the unbelievable support that you’ve given me over the years. Not only here in Shanghai but all over the over, for traveling out, for turning up, for showing up for me on the good and bad days.” “I couldn’t have done what I’ve done without you. We win and we lose together. I’m so so honoured and thankful to have you on this journey with me. Stay tuned though, cause it’s not over! There’s a long way to go and we’ve got a lot of work to do. Sending you lots of love.” 💛

deni

53,529 views • 6 months ago

We acknowledge what other leaders are doing to bring change in Kenya. In remembrance of our fallen and standing heroes, we will support every effort in our shared vision of a new Kenya. On 20th Mashujaa Day we will be in Narok for a symbolic cleanup. The meeting point will be communicated. To those who have asked for urgent street protests against the ills of this government, i agree with you. However, I urge you to remember the need to build momentum before you engage. Civic Education is still needed in 70% of our nation for a national consensus on the change we want. This struggle is for all of us. It should not be left to the youthful GenZ or the people in towns and cities. We need everyone on board. #FagiaKwako

We acknowledge what other leaders are doing to bring change in Kenya. In remembrance of our fallen and standing heroes, we will support every effort in our shared vision of a new Kenya. On 20th Mashujaa Day we will be in Narok for a symbolic cleanup. The meeting point will be communicated. To those who have asked for urgent street protests against the ills of this government, i agree with you. However, I urge you to remember the need to build momentum before you engage. Civic Education is still needed in 70% of our nation for a national consensus on the change we want. This struggle is for all of us. It should not be left to the youthful GenZ or the people in towns and cities. We need everyone on board. #FagiaKwako

Morara Kebaso

1,000,849 views • 1 year ago

VIDEO | Delhi: Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, on the NEET paper leak says, “I would like to request all students to have faith and trust in the government. We have to prepare ourselves to appear again. Students, do not waste your time and study hard again. We cannot crib for a long period of time. I am confident the government will take the right steps to ensure this does not happen again.”

VIDEO | Delhi: Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, on the NEET paper leak says, “I would like to request all students to have faith and trust in the government. We have to prepare ourselves to appear again. Students, do not waste your time and study hard again. We cannot crib for a long period of time. I am confident the government will take the right steps to ensure this does not happen again.”

Press Trust of India

11,227 views • 4 months ago