Global plastic waste vortex threatens Easter Island's ecosystem

Name: Global plastic waste vortex threatens Easter Islands ecosystem
Uploaded: 2024-10-17T10:45:00.897Z
Duration: 2 min 34 s
Description: Chiles Easter Island is stuck in an oceanic vortex of plastic. According to data from authorities, the island receives around 50 times more plastic and microplastic than the coasts of Chile.

Reuters · 1 year ago

Reuters

1 year ago

Chile's Easter Island is stuck in an oceanic vortex of plastic. According to data from authorities, the island receives around 50 times more plastic and microplastic than the coasts of Chile.

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