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Plastic Waste Crisis Just Got Worse | Orange County News
New research shocks scientists by revealing ocean plastic pollution may be twice as bad as previously thought—up to 22 million metric tons annually, not the old estimate of 8 million. Drawing from data across 1,000 global sites, the study shows plastic isn’t just floating—it’s sinking to the seafloor and embedding itself in marine ecosystems. The staggering scale underscores how every plastic item we use contributes to this crisis, reminding us that individual choices ripple across the planet. With this fresh data, experts now urgently need to refine cleanup strategies and prevention efforts…
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