Tracking Plastic Sea to Source
Synopsis
A recent UN report stated that one million species are threatened with extinction, including 60% of all large mammals and a significant number of plants.
Synopsis
Barbara and her daughter experience snow for the first time during the 2019 Explorers Festival. At this event, scientists and conservationists discuss the global plastic crisis. They address the effects of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and propose solutions for reducing waste. Experts share methods for tracking plastic from its sources to the ocean. The festival emphasizes the need for collaboration in environmental storytelling and scientific exploration to combat plastic pollution.
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Why Watch
- Find out why a million species face extinction today.
- See how human population growth impacts the environment.
- Meet communities that depend on wild species for survival.
Did You Know
- A recent UN report states that a million species are threatened with extinction.
- 60% of all large mammals, including elephants and rhinos, are at risk.
- About 600 species of plants have gone extinct in the last 250 years.
- Only 15% of the original tropical forests and 5% of natural grasslands remain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many species are threatened with extinction according to a recent UN report?
A million species are threatened with extinction, including 60% of all large mammals.
What percentage of the world's land area is impacted by human activities?
About three-quarters of the world's land area is now impacted in some way by human activities.
How many people depend on wild fish for their basic protein supply?
About a billion people worldwide depend on wild fish for their basic protein supply.
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