Study Finds New Reason to Ban Plastic: It Emits Methane in the Sun

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By Olivia RosaneAug 2, 2018, 11:21 am74 pts
The proliferation of plastic pollution has led to concerns over its impact on marine life and human health as the toxins it absorbs and emits move up the food chain. Now, a new study reveals yet another potential plastic hazard: It releases greenhouse gasses. The study, published in PLOS One Wednesday, found…

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