Plastic pollution is a real problem, it is everywhere in our waters, in the soil and even in our blood. On Monday, representatives of around 200 nations met in Uruguay, determined to address the issue and bring about much-needed change.

Hundreds of nations get together to begin negotiations on groundbreaking deal targeting plastic pollution

Humans have left small plastic fragments all over the planet, from oceans to mountains. Every year millions of tonnes of plastic are created using fossil fuels and then the plastic enters the environment and break into tiny particles which choke marine life and the food chain.

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The United Nations on Wednesday agreed to start negotiating a world-first global treaty on plastic pollution in what has been hailed as a watershed moment for the planet.

UN takes 'historic' step toward global treaty on plastic trash

In a study released on Tuesday, the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) said migratory species are likely to be hit hardest by plastic pollution.

UN report identifies migratory species as most vulnerable to plastic pollution

Environmentalists are asking a big question. Will plastic pollution in oceans get worse after the COVID-19 pandemic? Surgical masks have begun to wash up on beaches.

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