Subject:

Re: [Fwd: Plastics and rubbish drowning Greek ecosystems]

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"Nils E. Stolpe" <[log in to unmask]>

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Date:

Thu, 2 Oct 2014 08:30:31 -0400

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On 10/2/2014 5:48 AM, Magnus Johnson wrote:
> I don't quite understand why this doesn't get more press.
Hi Magnus -

I suspect it's because, unlike fishing, there aren't any multi-billion
dollar industry connected "charitable" foundations telling reporters,
producers, pols and the general public that plastics pollution is a
serious threat to the world's oceans.

Best,
Nils

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