Plastic pollution is a growing threat on par with climate change and an ecological, social, and human health crisis. With the world recognizing the need to move away from fossil fuels, the fossil fuel industry has turned its attention to plastics to make up for dwindling demand, as over 99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels. The petrochemical industry has invested over $190 billion since 2010 to build or expand over 330 new petrochemical facilities, which would put 40% more plastic in commerce by 2027. If current trends continue, plastics will account for 20% of oil consumption by 2050. By Henning Weigand
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