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Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy
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Avian influenza outbreak in South Korea
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: South Korea raises avian influenza alert to ‘serious’ level
Highly pathogenic H5 type avian influenza was first detected in wild bird feces at Suncheonman Bay in South Jeolla Province. In response, the South Korean government raised the national crisis alert level from ‘Caution’
Environmental impact of plastic and alternative packaging
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: South Korean study finds paper straws may have higher environmental impact than plastic
Recent research has highlighted complex environmental trade-offs between conventional plastic packaging and biodegradable or paper alternatives. Studies indicate that certain biodegradable materials, such as polylactic a