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Ocean Plastic Waste Is Much Worse Than Thought | Orange County News
New research reveals ocean plastic pollution may be three times worse than previously thought—now estimated at 27 million metric tons annually, up from 8 million. Scientists used advanced modeling to track floating and sinking plastic, uncovering a far larger global crisis than earlier estimates. The findings aren’t about increased plastic production, but about missed measurements, and they’re forcing environmental groups, governments, and corporations to urgently rethink cleanup strategies and prevention efforts to protect marine ecosystems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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