Plastic Bag Bans Reduce U.S. Waterways Pollution

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City on a New York Times analysis showing that plastic bag bans and fees across the U.S. are effectively reducing pollution. Data gathered from thousands of shoreline cleanups reveal fewer plastic bags in areas with such regulations, highlighting how targeted laws can lead to measurable environmental improvements.


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