sewer systems, Many coastal cities are upgrading _____ to stop sewage leaking into rivers., a gigantic swell of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean, Scientists study _____ when explaining how plastics gather far from shore., scourge, Many call plastic pollution a modern _____ harming ecosystems and human health worldwide., have a combined population of, The three cities _____ over ten million people across the region., suffer the consequences disproportionately, Poor communities often _____ when floods spread contaminated water through neighborhoods., vulnerable to, Small island nations are especially _____ sea-level rise and stronger storms., a figure projected to almost triple, By 2050, plastic production is _____ compared with today’s levels., emitters of plastic to the ocean, Several countries are major _____ because rivers carry their waste offshore., unsound waste management, Experts blame _____ for illegal dumping and overflowing bins in many towns., landfill capacities, Officials warn that _____ will be reached sooner without reducing household waste., ocean currents, Researchers map _____ to predict where floating plastics will wash up., gyre, In the North Pacific, a huge _____ traps debris in a slow rotating loop., marine debris, Rangers collect _____ daily, including bottles, nets, and foam pieces along beaches., discarded barrels, After the storm, workers found _____ washed onto the shoreline near the harbor., be clogged with plastic, Storm drains can _____ after festivals if litter isn’t cleaned up quickly., track different sources of pollution, New sensors can _____ by comparing polymers, dyes, and chemical signatures in samples., polluters can be named and shamed, With public reporting, _____ when evidence clearly links them to local dumping., litigation, Victims sometimes pursue _____ against companies that knowingly contaminate drinking water supplies., they help in ways that the naked eye cannot see, Satellites spot slicks and slick patterns; _____ from above and in infrared., one Pacific island has led the charge here, In policy meetings, _____ by proposing strict monitoring and faster enforcement measures., be completely plastic free, The hotel claims it will _____ by removing single-use items from every room., by far, Plastic pollution is _____ the biggest environmental issue in this coastal community., (chewing gum/noodle) wrappers, Volunteers filled bags with _____ gathered near the playground and bus stop., banning plastics can pass the buck, Critics say _____ to consumers instead of improving corporate packaging practices., virgin like properties, This recycled polymer has _____, so manufacturers can mold it like new plastic., plastic eating enzymes, Researchers are testing _____ that break down PET into reusable chemical building blocks., use the material infinitely, If designed well, we can _____ through repeated recycling without quality loss., scalable and deployable technology, The pilot relies on _____ for river cleanup, not just small lab experiments., a legally binding treaty, Delegates are negotiating _____ to reduce plastic production and protect the oceans., it’s just talk, and no walk, Without enforcement, many promises feel like: _____, especially after election seasons..

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