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#743 - Hannah Ritchie - Why Does Everyone Believe The World Is Doomed?
Modern Wisdom
Rivers as Sources of Plastic Pollution and the Problem of Overfishing
Plastic pollution is a significant issue with studies revealing that approximately a thousand rivers contribute to plastic waste, mainly in Asia, South America, and Africa where waste management infrastructure is insufficient. Overfishing is another critical problem that can be managed by balancing fish populations to ensure sustainability. While some regions have effective policies and quotas in place, about a third of the world's fish populations are overfished. The rise of aquaculture has provided an alternative to solely relying on wild fish, with fish farming now surpassing wild fish production.
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