Research: Orbiting satellites detect floating plastic litter 'islands'

Cecilia Keating
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Researchers have proven that satellites can be used to detect plastic floating on the surface of the sea, in a discovery that represents a major boost to efforts to clean up the giant patches of plastic...

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