Green Mission News – March 2026
Plastic Pollution Is a Major Problem in the U.S., but Solutions Exist
New analysis, focused on packaging and microplastics, models effects of policies
Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert
Olivier De Schutter says new economic agenda needed to tackle crises of rising inequality and ecological collapse
America’s national parks face an uncertain future as climate risks mount
A network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/03/02/midwest-seed-bank
Uzbekistan : A Partnership Rooted In Action: UNDP, ACDF and Aral School Unite For Ecological Restoration In The Aral Sea Region
‘One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories’: The Alps lost its vultures – then it got them back
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260305-how-vultures-returned-from-alpine-extinction
Microplastics and nanoplastics in urban air originate mainly from tire abrasion, research reveals
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-microplastics-nanoplastics-urban-air-abrasion.html
How the ‘wrong story’ ends up harming nature, and how we can change it
Gut Microbiome-Based Therapies May Improve Fertility, Preclinical Study Hints
Young mice that received fecal transplants from older ones showed ovarian rejuvenation, suggesting potential therapeutic angles for boosting fertility and health.
This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks
Milk protein and clay team up to create a plastic-like film that vanishes in soil in just 13 weeks.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227071922.htm
Mexico’s Environment Ministry and CONAGUA are accelerating restoration of the Alto Atoyac and Lerma–Santiago river basins through expanded wastewater treatment, monitoring infrastructure and industrial oversight, backed by over MX$1 billion in federal funding for 2026.
https://mexicobusiness.news/sustainability/news/mexico-advances-alto-atoyac-restoration-plan
A fluid can store solar energy and then release it as heat months later
Sunlight can cause a molecule to change structure, and then release heat later.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/dna-inspired-molecule-breaks-records-for-storing-solar-heat/
EU Missions – Soil deal for Europe : what is the EU mission : a soil deal for Europe
The Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ is an ambitious, innovative instrument launched in 2021 by the European Commission.
Regenerative agriculture: A new chapter in EU green farming policy
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/regenerative-agriculture-a-new-chapter-in-eu-green-farming-policy/196564/
Beyond the buzz: analyzing actors promoting regenerative agriculture in Europe
https://www.nature.com/articles/s44264-025-00100-1
Europe’s roadmap to regenerative agriculture
https://www.wbcsd.org/news/europes-roadmap-to-regenerative-agriculture/
Concern among Indigenous leaders, relief for a few, as Amazon Soy Moratorium falters
Worried About Forever Chemicals? There’s 1 Simple Trick That Will Immediately Reduce Your Exposure.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Big Oil Effort to Crush Climate Lawsuits
“Big Oil’s climate lies are the most consequential and harmful corporate deception campaign in history.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/supreme-court-boulder-climate
Amsterdam, Florence Become Latest Cities to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads
https://earth.org/amsterdam-florence-become-latest-cities-to-ban-fossil-fuel-ads/
Forever Chemicals May Accelerate Aging in Middle-Aged Men
Analysis of health survey data shows that men aged 50–64 are at a higher risk of biological aging linked to PFAS chemicals.
https://www.the-scientist.com/forever-chemicals-may-accelerate-aging-in-middle-aged-men-74130
Restoring America’s Natural Infrastructure
Ecosystem Restoration is a significant down payment in protecting our shared natural heritage. In collaboration with states, Tribes, local communities and federal agencies, we are using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to advance habitat restoration, conduct invasive species control and conserve at-risk species. These activities benefit several significant ecosystems and recreational sites.
https://www.fws.gov/program/ecosystem-restoration
DOE climate report ‘demonstrably incorrect’, say leading scientists in new analysis
Microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, study reveals
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260225001250.htm
Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood
https://phys.org/news/2026-02-carbon-dioxide-human-blood.html
Climate models may be missing massive carbon emissions from boreal wildfires
Hidden peat fires in northern forests may be releasing far more ancient carbon than scientists realized.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260303201755.htm