THE Grapevine
Jun 08, 2022
3 minutes
PLASTIC POLLUTION NEEDS DRASTIC SOLUTIONS
Every part of the planet is polluted with plastics and urgent action is required to stop it. A declaration signed by leading scientists calls on UN member states to negotiate a legally binding global treaty to tackle the crisis.
Plastic pollution has severe negative consequences for ecosystem health, biodiversity, human health (including fertility and cancers), climate, sustainable livelihoods and cultural diversity.
Research shows the safe operating space for novel chemical pollution on
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