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UN treaty banning nuclear weapons set to enter into force in January
In what leading campaigners are describing as “a new chapter for nuclear disarmament”, the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will…
Thailand passes strict ban on the importation of electronic waste
Environmental groups that had been calling for such a ban for several years applauded the move but now call for vigorous enforcement of the law,…
EU microplastics ban needs to aim smaller, advisers say
A draft EU ban on microplastics would allow industry to use even smaller particles in cosmetics, detergents and paints, which could be more damaging than…
Bali bans foreign tourists for rest of 2020 over virus
Foreign tourists won’t be allowed to visit Bali for the rest of 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, its governor said, scrapping a plan to open up…
Nobel-winning Mexican scientist calls for complete ban on fuel oil
Dirty fuel oil widely used to generate electricity in Mexico should be completely banned, Mexican scientist Mario Molina said, citing its high sulfur content as…
Mexico City lawmakers vote to outlaw LGBT+ conversion therapy
Lawmakers in Mexico City on Friday voted to ban conversion therapy, part of a small but growing movement to end the practice of trying to…
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