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Plastic pollution is in the air, land and seas – and now it’s been found in our blood
FromWhat on Earth?
Plastic pollution is in the air, land and seas – and now it’s been found in our blood
FromWhat on Earth?
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Billions of tonnes of plastics have been produced by human beings and it can be found polluting every corner of the planet, from the highest mountains to the deepest seas. New research has just revealed that it’s also present in human blood.
In this edition, we’re delighted to be joined by special guest Ben Jack, Programme Director of Common Seas, to talk about his organisation’s ground-breaking findings and by EIA Ocean Campaigner Tom Gammage to consider how this new research could contribute to a global plastics treaty.
In this edition, we’re delighted to be joined by special guest Ben Jack, Programme Director of Common Seas, to talk about his organisation’s ground-breaking findings and by EIA Ocean Campaigner Tom Gammage to consider how this new research could contribute to a global plastics treaty.
Released:
Apr 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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