Plastic Pollution Threatens Entire Earth System, Scientists Warn! 🌍

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Summary:

  1. Widespread Impact
    A new scientific analysis reveals that plastic pollution is significantly altering the processes of the entire Earth system, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean acidification.

  2. Beyond Waste
    Researchers emphasize that plastic should not be viewed solely as a waste issue but as a harmful product affecting ecosystems and human health.

  3. Urgent Treaty Discussions
    As final negotiations for a legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution begin in South Korea, there is contention over including cuts to the $712 billion plastic production industry.

  4. Industry Influence
    During previous talks, developed nations faced criticism for yielding to pressure from fossil fuel and industry lobbyists, avoiding necessary production reductions.

  5. Ubiquitous Microplastics
    With over 506 million tonnes of plastic produced globally in 2022 and only 9% recycled, microplastics have infiltrated every corner of the planet, from Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench.

Read more at: The Guardian

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here in the u.k we have a charge for plastic carrier bags, trying to phase them out.most of the food is wrapped in plastic,we still have plastic bottles,toy’s,stupidity at it’s best

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