WHAT ARE MICROPLASTICS AND HOW ARE THEY CAUSING POLLUTION? | Microplastics Explained

Microplastics are everywhere. Although it is often not as evident, microplastic pollution is a major threat to the world. This video explains what microplastics are and how they are threatening the environment we live in.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction - What are microplastics?
01:03 - Sources of microplastic pollution
02:15 - The problems caused by microplastics
04:54 - Concluding thoughts

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Sources:
https://theoceancleanup.com/great-pacific-garbage-patch/
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/news/New-Plastics-Economy_Background-to-Key-Statistics_19022016v2.pdf
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https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/sources-effect-microplastics-humans-animals-environment.php
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/12/raining-plastic-colorado-usgs-microplastics

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