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New research reveals ocean plastic pollution is far worse than previously thought—billions of pieces, including toxic microplastics, are accumulating and spreading globally. Scientists used advanced modeling to track how plastic moves through rivers and seas, concentrating in garbage patches and harming marine life. Microplastics absorb toxins and enter the food chain, ultimately reaching humans. The study calls for smarter cleanup strategies and urgent global policies to curb plastic waste at its source, urging listeners to rethink their consumption habits and demand sustainable alternatives.

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