Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced | Plastic bags
The number of plastic bags washing up on UK shores has fallen by 80% in 10 years since a mandatory fee was introduced for shoppers who choose to receive single-use plastic bags at the checkout. According to the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) annual litter survey, volunteers surveyed coastlines last year and found an average of […]
South Korea introduced as North Korea during 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony
South Korea expressed regret that its athletes were introduced as those from rival North Korea at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday and called on organizers to ensure such a mistake would not happen again. As the boat carrying the South Korean athletes passed along the Seine, an announcer introduced them in […]