South Asia Diary: Plastic waste is killing Maldivian beaches
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 29, 2022, 23:10 IST | Updated: Sep 29, 2022, 23:10 IST
Plastic waste from around the world is washing up on Maldivian beaches. It is killing marine organisms that live near the island nation. The mayor of Fuvahmulah, one of the most far-flung islands, is leading a campaign to rid his beaches of plastic waste. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.
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