World 'swamped' by plastic waste — UN chief
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The world must unite to “beat plastic pollution” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for World Environment Day on Tuesday. In his message marking the day on 5 June, Guterres said that the microplastic particles in the ocean “now outnumber stars in our galaxy.” The UN chief added that a healthy planet is essential for a prosperous and peaceful future.
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World 'swamped' by plastic waste — UN chief. (2018, June 06). The Manila Times, p. B6.
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