The 3.4 million tons of polymers floating on the surface of the ocean indicate that the material remains in the water for years longer

The good news is that, according to a new study, some 500,000 tons of plastic — over ten times less than previous estimates — reach the sea every year, according to a new study. The bad news is that this plastic lasts longer than it was believed to, sometimes decades longer.

  • not_awake@lemmy.worldEnglish
    162·
    1 year ago

    Do you want to die painless right now or later but in a painful way?

    That’s what the article made me think honestly

    • Quokka@quokk.auEnglish
      71·
      1 year ago

      Rather not die at all, so I certainly won’t be giving into that doomer shit.

      I’m gonna aim for SolarPunk, can’t hurt to try.