Oceans To Hold More Plastic Than Fish by 2050

SUMMARY:

There will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050 unless more recycling takes place. That is what a new report from the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns.

The problem is that each year at least 8 million tons of plastics end up in oceans around the world. Unlike other types of trash in the ocean, the plastic never bio-degrades. That means it does not break down.

There is a way to slow the amount of plastics going into the oceans -- people can recycle more. That is a major recommendation of the report by the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

For decades, scientists warned that plastics are killing fish. The Natural Resources Defense Council said research shows that fish are dying from choking after eating plastics. Another cause of death is that plastics cause “intestinal blockage and starvation,” the environmental group said.

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MY OPINION:

I think that we have to recycle if we want to stay in this world, because if we don't recycle we can't live more in this planet. For years, the humans are contaminate the world. We only think of ourself, and we don't think for the future. I don't want to know what will happen to our planet if we continue like this. 

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http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/oceans-could-hold-more-plastics-than-fish-2050/3166848.html