Pollution

In Real Life: Plastic Time Bomb

A global exploration of microplastics' impact on our planet and on our health — and what scientists are doing to help fix the problem.

In Real Life: Plastic Time Bomb
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This episode of "In Real Life" was awarded an Emmy Award for Outstanding Science, Technology, or Environmental Coverage. It's Scripps News' first national News Emmy Award.

Less than 10% of plastic waste ends up recycled, and studies show much of what does go in the recycling bin can actually end up in landfills. In this new episode of "In Real Life," we explore how we can plug the gaps in the global recycling system and travel to Malaysia to see the real impact of the world’s un-recycled waste. 

Study: Global Pollution Kills 9 Million People A Year
Study: Global Pollution Kills 9 Million People A Year

Study: Global Pollution Kills 9 Million People A Year

The global average is 117 pollution deaths per 100,000 people.

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