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Democracy Now! 2025-08-07 Thursday

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The Plastic Crisis: Health and Environmental Toll

This chapter examines a critical report from The Lancet on the health and environmental risks of plastic production and usage, revealing the staggering costs of $1.5 trillion annually. It highlights the severe impacts on children's health and the urgent need for regulation amidst rising concerns over plastics and climate change.

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