Scientists report ‘heartening’ 30% reduction in plastic pollution on Australia’s coast
by Lisa Cox from Environment | The Guardian on (#604RN)
CSIRO researchers say efforts to raise public awareness have quickly led to improvements in the environment
The amount of plastic pollution on Australia's coast has decreased by up to 30% on average as a result of work by local governments to reduce litter, according to research by Australia's science agency.
Scientists from CSIRO surveyed 183 coastal sites in six Australian states for plastic and other litter, such as glass, in 2018-19.
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