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Scientists part of team that points to strong connection between climate change, plastics pollution

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Science Daily

Publication Date
2021-10-22

At the root of global climate change and the worldwide plastics problem are two related carbon-based fuels -- oil and natural gas. Not only are the two among the key drivers of climate change, they are instrumental in the manufacturing of plastics. As storms intensify and become more frequent, the movement of trash from land to our oceans and, and vice versa, is only going to get worse.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211021175150.htm