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Corporate beach retreats become crash course on South Florida’s microplastics disaster

Por: WPLG Local 10 Politics October 25, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The enormous amount of plastic on the planet is setting off a global alarm. Scientists warn that there are now 21,000 pieces of plastic for each of the Earth’s 8 billion residents, a number that’s been doubling every six years according to a study recently released by the 5 Gyres Institute.But it’s not just individuals who must address this crisis. So too must corporations, many of which contribute to this growing... + full article



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