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Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-01

Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War

Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.

The Guardian • 2026-04-30

Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia

Independent • 2026-04-23

Simple change in food handling process can cut exposure to plastic chemicals by half

Levels of plastic chemicals phthalates and bisphenols could be cut by about 50 per cent with intervention

The Guardian • 2026-04-30

‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout

Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits

Los Angeles Times • 2026-04-29

Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate – what each candidate said last night

Candidates laid out their views on climate and energy issues from the gas tax to the wildfire insurance crisis facing the state.

Independent • 2026-04-29

Indian government calls on people to use electricity before 5pm amid energy crisis

South Asian nation depends on imports for bulk of its oil and gas needs