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Great Lakes Pollution Puts Plastic in All of Us

Research shows we are all now consuming plastic.

Aired 08/03/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Great Lakes Pollution Puts Plastic in All of Us

Clip: 8/3/2021 | 6m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

Research shows we are all now consuming plastic.

We are all now consuming plastic in our drinking water and our food. What can be done to limit plastic pollution in the Great Lakes?

Aired 08/03/2021 | Rating NR

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