Plastics Could Release More Emissions Than Coal by 2030, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettOct 22, 2021, 2:00 pm769 ptsInterestingTop
Plastic has infiltrated every aspect of our lives and planet, with microplastics in our tea bags and even plastic pollution found in some of the most remote parts of the world. It's no secret that our reliance on these fossil fuel-based products and packages is damaging Earth, but a new report from Beyond…

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Plastics Could Release More Emissions Than Coal by 2030, Study Finds

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