Plastic Crisis Hits Record High | Dallas News

Plastic pollution in our oceans has reached a record high, with millions of tons swirling around and threatening marine life—and us. Beyond the visible trash, microplastics and toxic chemicals are silently wreaking havoc at a molecular level. Environmental groups and coastal communities are sounding alarms as fishing grounds vanish and beaches turn into dumping grounds. But there’s a glimmer of hope: new research reveals certain bacteria may break down plastics faster than we thought—though it’s still early days. This crisis is a wake-up call: our daily choices ripple across the planet, demanding urgent, collective action for a su...