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What percentage of the economic value of life on earth do marine ecosystems make up?
What percentage of the economic value of life on earth do marine ecosystems make up?
What is the largest and most harmful type of marine litter?
What is the largest and most harmful type of marine litter?
How many single-use facemasks were produced per day in China in February 2020?
How many single-use facemasks were produced per day in China in February 2020?
What is the key tool that the government is going to employ to deal with plastic pollution?
What is the key tool that the government is going to employ to deal with plastic pollution?
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What is the fundamental need to move to, according to the text?
What is the fundamental need to move to, according to the text?
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What is the private sector's role in eliminating plastics according to the text?
What is the private sector's role in eliminating plastics according to the text?
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What are the three goals for creating a sustainable ocean economy according to the text?
What are the three goals for creating a sustainable ocean economy according to the text?
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Study Notes
Marine Ecosystems and Plastic Pollution
- Marine ecosystems make up approximately 33% of the economic value of life on earth.
Plastic Pollution
- The largest and most harmful type of marine litter is microplastics.
Facemask Production
- In February 2020, China produced around 10 million single-use facemasks per day.
Government's Role in Plastic Pollution
- The key tool the government is going to employ to deal with plastic pollution is taxation.
Shift in Economy
- There is a fundamental need to move towards a circular economy.
Private Sector's Role
- The private sector's role in eliminating plastics is to invest in research and development of new biodegradable materials.
Sustainable Ocean Economy
- The three goals for creating a sustainable ocean economy are:
- Decoupling economic growth from ocean degradation
- Restoring and maintaining a healthy ocean
- Strengthening the resilience of ocean-dependent communities
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Test your knowledge on global environmental crises and their impact on our planet with this insightful quiz. From biodiversity loss to climate change and pollution, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the environmental challenges we face today. Learn about the crucial role of nature and the urgent need for action to protect our planet's future. Let's take a step towards a sustainable future by starting with this informative quiz!
