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Plastic Panic: The Misguided War on Modern Civilization’s Backbone

Plastic Panic: The Misguided War on Modern Civilization’s Backbone

Why the ‘Toxic Plastic’ Narrative Doesn’t Hold Up Under Scientific Scrutiny

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Sep 03, 2024
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Questioning the Environmental Fallout from Plastics: Inert, Yet Toxic?

The discourse around plastics has become increasingly polarized, with environmentalists often painting a grim picture of their impact on ecosystems. On one hand, plastics are criticized for being too inert to break down, persisting in the environment for millennia. On the other hand, …

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