— and it shows no signs of slowing down
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More than 170 trillion plastic particles weighing roughly 2 million metric tons are afloat in the world’s oceans, according to new research.
To tackle the plastic problem, the researchers call on lawmakers to urgently enact policy measures that focus on source reduction and reuse.
U.N. member states are scheduled to meet this spring to develop a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution.
Link to article: Pollution: Over 170 trillion plastic particles in the world's oceans (cnbc.com)
