Over the past two decades, Europe has embarked on a remarkable journey towards cleaner air, marked by notable reductions in suspended particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels continent-wide. These strides reflect concerted efforts by governments, environmental agencies, and communities to address the pervasive issue of air [...]
Plastic pollution and floating debris constitute an ever-growing menace to our oceans, vividly demonstrated by the sprawling Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). Despite large-scale initiatives, such as those spearheaded by The Ocean Cleanup, effectively tackling major debris accumulations, the persistent issue of littering along coastlines and local waterways continues to [...]
