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Scientists warn plastic straw bans may not solve global pollution
Australian researchers estimate 7.5 million straws litter U S shorelines and up to 8.3 billion on world coasts. Global ocean plastic reaches nearly 9 million tons annually, with over 35 million tons produced yearly and a quarter ending in the sea. Seabirds ingest plastic. Earth Day highlights pollution, and UK plans test paper straws amid corporate moves. A viral 2015 sea turtle video intensified scrutiny.
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Denise Hardesty
Chris Wilcox
U.S
America
University of Georgia Environmental Engineering
Jenna Jambeck
Science
Earth
Sherry Lippiatt
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Hardesty
Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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Miami Beach
Theresa May
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