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Global plastics treaty failed: how Canada can still protects its environment through a national microfibre strategy

Over two decades of scientific research reveals that microfibres are the predominant form of microplastics contaminating virtually all reaches of our planet. There is growing evidence that these tiny particles are being ingested by people and wildlife and posing troubling health risks.

opinion | BY PETER ROSS, ANNA POSACKA, ETHAN EDSON | December 9, 2024