Plastics Are Even Deadlier For the Environment Than Previously Known

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that plastic production is far more damaging to the environment than previously believed. A new study cited by The Washington Post finds plastics contribute roughly 5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions—surpassing even emissions from global shipping and aviation. Previously underestimated, plastic pollution now joins a growing list of human-made contributors to climate change that demand urgent attention.