My thoughts after reading this article ➡️ https://phys.org/news/2024-09-scientists-evidence-global-action-microplastics.html
(see screenshot below)
1. Obviously capitalist industry and commerce are producing FAR too much plastic and forcing its use onto consumers.
1a. Because that's VERY profitable. 💵 💵 💵
2. Obviously a strong global treaty to sharply reduce production and use of plastics is a necessity.
3. The UN has been working on such a treaty for years... but if it ever gets approved, it's likely to be weak and watered down by fossil fuel lobbyists and by powerful capitalist nations like the US and the UK.
(see ➡️ https://climatejustice.social/@breadandcircuses/112377162225459307)
4. Even if a strong treaty is passed, which seems ne
... Show more...My thoughts after reading this article ➡️ https://phys.org/news/2024-09-scientists-evidence-global-action-microplastics.html
(see screenshot below)
1. Obviously capitalist industry and commerce are producing FAR too much plastic and forcing its use onto consumers.
1a. Because that's VERY profitable. 💵 💵 💵
2. Obviously a strong global treaty to sharply reduce production and use of plastics is a necessity.
3. The UN has been working on such a treaty for years... but if it ever gets approved, it's likely to be weak and watered down by fossil fuel lobbyists and by powerful capitalist nations like the US and the UK.
(see ➡️ https://climatejustice.social/@breadandcircuses/112377162225459307)
4. Even if a strong treaty is passed, which seems next to impossible, it is already too late to prevent much of the damage to global ecosystems, to biodiversity, and to human health. Our oceans, our rivers, and our bodies are loaded with deadly microplastics.
5. So, I'm glad these scientists are speaking out, but I'm dubious that what they are doing will make any significant difference.
#Science #Environment #Pollution #Climate #Capitalism #BusinessAsUsual
Science has provided more than sufficient evidence to inform a collective and global approach to tackle the continued spread of plastic pollution, according to a new report.
University of Plymouth (Phys.org)