Los océanos acumulan 171 billones de trozos de plástico: estudio - INVDES
A historical analysis of global data reveals that plastic pollution in the oceans has undergone a rapid and unprecedented increase since 2005. This abrupt change contrasts with the relative stability observed in previous decades, indicating that the current accumulation is not a local phenomenon but a global crisis driven by exponential growth in production and inadequate waste management. The research underscores the urgency of understanding this accumulation to establish a critical baseline and mitigate ecological and economic damage. Without immediate policy interventions, the rate at which plastics enter the oceans is projected to increase significantly in the coming decades, exacerbating existing environmental impacts. This study is relevant to open data because it demonstrates the value of consolidating and analyzing large sets of historical open data. By integrating dispersed information from multiple regions and time periods, hidden global trends can be identified, generating robust evidence that can drive binding international policies and informed decisions based on scientific transparency.
Source: invdes.com.mxPublished on 2023-03-11
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