Plastic Pollution

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What is plastic pollution?

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The accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the environment, adversely affecting land, waterways, and oceans.

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What threats does plastic pollution pose to wildlife?

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It poses significant threats to wildlife, especially marine species, through ingestion, suffocation, or entanglement.

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How does plastic pollution contribute to climate change?

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It contributes substantially to greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic production and decomposition.

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What are microplastics and nanoplastics?

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Fragments of plastic that become pervasive in ecosystems worldwide and have potential harmful effects on human health.

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What percentage of plastic waste is estimated to enter oceans each year?

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Approximately 0.5% of plastic waste.

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What is expected to happen to the volume of plastic waste entering oceans by 2040?

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It is expected to increase dramatically.

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What is a major factor aggravating plastic pollution?

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The significant amount of plastic waste that is mismanaged globally.

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What are the potential effects of microplastics on human health?

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They have potential harmful effects on human health.

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What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine environments?

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It contributes to pollution in marine environments.

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What is the relationship between plastic pollution and carbon emissions?

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Plastic production and decomposition are associated with carbon emissions, exacerbating climate change.