June is an important month for global conversation celebrations with World Environment Day and World Oceans Day happening at the beginning of the month.
World Environment Day, held annually on June 5, brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. This year marks the event’s 50th anniversary.
This year’s theme is Solutions to Plastic Pollution. Read some articles from Lenovo EDU Community about plastic pollution and share how you plan to mark World Environment Day.
Studying Plastic Pollution in the Adriatic Sea
Martina Capriotti is an Italian marine biologist and SCUBA diver. She was born and grew up along the Adriatic Sea coast, where she developed a deep passion for the sea.
Plastic Accumulation on One of the World's Most Remote Islands
How can a remote, uninhabited island become inundated with plastic waste? And what effect could this have on the local wildlife and marine life? Emma Nichols, a graduate student at Adrift Lab, discussed these questions based on recent findings from Henderson Island (South Pacific).
Fighting the Threat of Plastics to Manta Rays — Tania Pelamatti
Growing up in the Italian Alps, Tania Pelamatti developed a love of nature, but she had to explore a different environment before she found her true passion.