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Scientists issue warning after making disturbing discovery on popular beaches - The Cool Down

“People are being lulled into a false sense of security that plastic pollution is getting better. It isn't. Scientists monitoring what's washing up on beaches are finding it's getting worse, not better — the stuff thrown away 40 years ago is still out there, and it's being added to daily.”Why Glen chose it

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Microplastic pollution along Sydney's beaches and shoreline waterways has tripled over the past three years. Source · thecooldown.com

What is this story about?

Microplastic pollution along Sydney's beaches and shoreline waterways has tripled over the past three years.

Why did Glen Kerby choose this story?

People are being lulled into a false sense of security that plastic pollution is getting better. It isn't. Scientists monitoring what's washing up on beaches are finding it's getting worse, not better — the stuff thrown away 40 years ago is still out there, and it's being added to daily.

Where can I read the original?

It was published by thecooldown.com as “Scientists issue warning after making disturbing discovery on popular beaches: 'Thousands and thousands of pieces'”, at https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/sydney-microplastic-pollution-beaches-australia/.

“Scientists issue warning after making disturbing discovery on popular beaches: 'Thousands and thousands of pieces'”

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