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Headline: "New Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Global Plastic Pollution"

Dateline: Washington D.C., USA - March 10, 2023

A new report released today by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has sounded the alarm on the rapid growth of plastic pollution worldwide. According to the study, the amount of plastic waste in the world's oceans has increased by 30% in just the past five years, with devastating consequences for marine life.

The report, which analyzed data from over 100 countries, found that plastic waste is now present in every ocean and sea, with the highest concentrations found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The study also revealed that plastic debris is not only harming marine animals, but also contaminating the food chain and posing a significant threat to human health.

The WWF is calling on governments and corporations to take immediate action to reduce plastic production and increase recycling efforts. "The time for action is now," said WWF CEO Carter Roberts. "We must work together to address this crisis before it's too late."

Sources:

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report: "Plastic Pollution in the World's Oceans"
• National Geographic: "The Great Pacific Garbage Patch"
• The Guardian: "Plastic pollution: a growing threat to human health"

Keywords: plastic pollution, ocean pollution, marine life, WWF, recycling.