Plastics, in all their diverse forms and applications, are embedded in modern life. Their omnipresence, persistence, and potential toxicity pose serious questions for environmental health.
Chemical pollution is a major threat to water quality worldwide. A group of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has emerged as a significant concern.
En septembre 2024, un groupe d’étudiant-e-s et d’enseignants de l’Institut des sciences de l’environnement de l’Université de Genève a pu se rendre en Suède pour faire des recherches sur l’évolution du climat.
We had often been told that the 2023 UN Water Conference would deliver an action plan for reaching Sustainable Development Goals targets by the end of 2030. Could we really expect a three-day conference to achieve that ? The water sector is clearly still not on track to reach the targets.
