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Friday, Sep 03rd

Fish and Paint ChipsPrint

Part I

The Science of Trash

Part 2

The Politics of Ocean Trash

Recent research has the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concerned that the huge quantities of metal, plastic, paint chips and other man-made debris floating at sea, hundreds and even thousands of miles from land, may be working their way into the American diet.

 

 When it comes to reducing garbage in the world’s oceans, the political angle is just as important as the scientific, to judge by industry’s behavior. On Aug. 18, Seattle voters passed by a 53-47 margin a referendum to overturn a 20-cent fee approved last year by the city council for using plastic bags at supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores.

Watch our interview with Holly Bamford, Director of NOAA’s marine debris program.

 

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