'We abuse plastic, it's so cheap': UN Environment chief

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And now the weather: Cloudy with scattered showers of plastic

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Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research

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Fungi and plants clean up California pollution

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Your car is killing coho salmon

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Scientists solve mystery of mass coho salmon deaths. The killer? A chemical from car tires

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Insect larvae may contribute to microplastic pollution in rivers by gnawing through litter, research

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Snow can spread and worsen the effects of pollutants in the environment

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