The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

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- The article discusses a study that found that the Global South, which includes Africa, Asia, and Latin America, is responsible for the majority of plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
- The study, published in the journal Science Advances, estimates that the Global South accounts for up to 95% of mismanaged plastic waste that ends up in the oceans.
- The article highlights the need for improved waste management infrastructure and policies in these regions to address the growing problem of plastic pollution, which has significant environmental and health impacts.

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