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Is there any point to recycling?

Evidence shows fossil fuel companies pushed recycling instead of addressing our growing plastic problem

Salon · Feb 23, 2024

Global talks to cut plastic waste stall as industry and environmental groups clash

The United Nations wants to finish a plastics treaty by the end of 2024. Almost every piece of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and the industry wants a big say in how it's cleaned up.

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

Poor countries harmed most by plastic

A new analysis finds lower-income countries pay 8 times more for plastic’s social and environmental impacts

Salon · Nov 14, 2023

U.S. Soccer investigation finds "systemic" abuse in women's league

"Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, beginning in youth leagues."

Axios · Oct 3, 2022

Abuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022

Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in NWSL, report says

The investigation focused on three former coaches: Rory Dames of the Red Stars , Paul Riley of the North Carolina Courage and Christy Holly of Racing Louisville.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

NWSL abuse was systemic, damning report says

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022