To reduce climate pollution, the Dutch transportation ministry announced last month that Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will limit its number of annual flights to 440,000 — a 12 percent reduction compared to 2019.

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In India, a much-anticipated plan to drive down plastic pollution began last week when the country officially banned 19 single-use plastic items. As of July 1, products like plastic cups and straws are illegal to produce, import, or sell anywhere within the country.

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The Onondaga Nation, New York state, and the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a historic agreement last week that will return more than 1,000 acres of land to the nation. 

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