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Report warns of a significant increase in plastic pollution and its impact on global health.
Summary
A recent report warns that plastic pollution is set to more than double in the coming years. The assessment indicates a significant loss of healthy life years globally, with 5.6 million years lost in 2025 and 9.8 million years in 2040.
Key Points
- Plastic pollution is projected to more than double in the next 15 years.
- The world is expected to lose 5.6 million years of healthy life in 2025.
- By 2040, the loss of healthy life years is estimated to reach 9.8 million.
Full Article
The world’s population will lose 5.6 million total years of healthy life in 2025 and 9.8 million years in 2040, according to assessment
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