A Hidden Crisis: Why Millions Are Burning Plastic Just To Survive
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International research reveals that energy insecurity forces the most vulnerable families to use plastic waste as a daily fuel, exposing themselves to dangerous toxins and polluting their own food environment.
A Hidden Crisis: Why Millions Are Burning Plastic Just To Survive
New research shows that burning plastic is more common as an everyday energy source than previously understood, raising serious global concerns for health, social inequality, and the environment. For some families, plastic waste is not only something to throw away. It can become fuel for cooking, heat, fire starting, or keeping insects away when safer [...]
A global study reveals that burning plastic in homes in developing countries is a more common practice than previously thought, raising concerns about health, social inequality, and the environment. The research, led by Curtin University, analyzed the reality of over a thousand people in 26 countries, highlighting the use of plastic as an energy source in vulnerable communities. A common practice in developing countries, the research identified …
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