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Report warns ocean pollution could triple by 2040

FRANCE24, 24 Jul 2020
The coronavirus is having a devastating impact on the world’s oceans, with researchers observing a huge increase in the presence of single-use plastics, from masks, gloves and other protective gear. Scientists now say ocean pollution could triple by 2040 if governments do not act.

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