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In this edition of 'The World Minute with Grace Farah', Grace delves into the efforts of scientists at the University of California San Diego. The UCSD team have developed a new biodegradable material that is designed to replace conventionally used plastics to counteract the rise of plastic waste. To learn more about this game-changing developement, listen in and head to theworldminute.com!

Why fixing is better than replacing:
The practice of 'Planned Obsolescence' in the world of technology contributes to millions of tons of waste each year. As the climate crisis continues, countries have started implementing changes to ensure the decline of disposable electronics. In this segment of "The World Minute with Grace Farah", discover the main causes of E-waste, the rising causes for industry-wide change, and who's taking the lead on the road to repairability. To learn more: listen in, and head to our website: www.theworldminute.com.

Scientists at UC San Diego, led by Professors Robert Pomeroy, Stephen Mayfield, and Michael Burkart, have developed the world's first completely biodegradable plastics and are using the technology to create 'BlueView Footwear', with plans to apply it to many other sectors. 
On this episode of 'WorldAbout", UCSD Professor Robert Pomeroy joins us to discuss their game changing material made from plant-based oils, that can be composted instead of being put in landfill or ending up in the ocean. He explains the process of how the technology was developed, and the exciting future plans to incorporate the material into other products including furniture, clothing and building materials. 
For more information on this episode head to our website, worldabout.com

Did you know: according to the World Health Organization, the world's population is aging at a faster rate than ever? To slow your aging clock, there are a few lifestyle changes you can enact now, that could help extend your life span and lengthen your health span (how long you can go without health issues). To learn more, listen in, and head to our website: www.theworldminute.com.

What is the global water crisis? What can be done to fix it? In this segment of 'The World Minute With Grace Farah' we put a spotlight on the UN’s first water conference in decades and reveal the steps they plan to use to help save this vital resource.
The World Minute with Grace Farah looks into the recent 2023 U.N Water Conference, which brought together over 10,000 participants around the world to discuss the "Water Action Agenda", pushing a global consensus of the universal right to water, and focusing on water health, access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene.
For further details on the 2023 UN Water Conference and ways you can help the water crisis go to www.worldminute.com 

What do children with cancer want most? Apart from a cure, they long to just be a kid. On this episode of 'WorldAbout with Grace Farah', we meet Bernard Mauricia, Chief Executive Officer at Oncology and Kids (OAK), a San Diego based charity that provides free programs and services focused on increasing the emotional health of kids battling cancer. OAK also provides support to the siblings and parents of diagnosed kids, and offers many different programs, including their flagship program Camp Reach for the Sky, to give families a break from the stresses associated with the disease and allow the kids to just be kids.
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