Microplastics In The Seas Now Outnumber Stars In Our Galaxy
An estimated 51 trillion microplastic particles now pollute our oceans—about 500 times more than the stars in the galaxy. With global plastic use…
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How Face Masks Polluted Our Oceans: The PPE Plastic Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a massive surge in disposable PPE, especially face masks, causing a sharp rise in plastic pollution. Millions of…
Covid waste is polluting oceans; Discarded masks, PPE kits, gloves end up at seashores| WION Climate
During COVID-19, 193 countries generated 8M tons of pandemic-related plastic waste—26,000 tons ended up in oceans, beaches, and seabeds. Hospitals accounted for 87%…