1. People, Places, and Plastic: Environmental Justice and Local Action.
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Leggett, Vincent, Strum, M. DeLois, Watson, Trisha Kehaulani, Simmons Jenkins, Rep. Glenda, McKinstry, Caitlin, Padula, Veronica, Divine, Lauren, Spencer, Mikayla, Matiku, Dafina, Pierel, Eleanor, and Huntington, Henry P.
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MARINE ecosystem health , *SUSTAINABILITY , *NATURAL resources , *ENVIRONMENTAL health , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *MARINE pollution , *MARINE debris , *BIRD populations , *SALT marshes - Abstract
This article discusses the issue of marine plastic pollution and its impact on coastal communities in Maryland, Florida, Hawai'i, and Alaska. These communities, which rely heavily on the marine environment, are disproportionately affected by plastic pollution. The article emphasizes the importance of involving local communities in addressing this issue, as they possess valuable knowledge and practices that can complement scientific research. It also highlights the historical and cultural significance of these communities' connections to the ocean and the need for environmental justice and community involvement in conservation efforts. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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