Trump misrepresents plastic impact on sharks in reversing course on straws
US President Donald Trump reversed a target set by his predecessor Joe Biden to eliminate plastic straws across government agencies by 2035, rejecting claims that they are harmful to sharks. But scientists say there is well-documented evidence that pollution from these single-use items impacts sharks and all marine animals.
Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.
Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to ...
A study from the University of Antwerp in Belgium found that paper straws have more PFAS, better known as "forever chemicals, ...
Plastic straws are usually thrown away after one use, going on to litter beaches and waterways and potentially killing marine animals that ... In 2023, Ocean Conservancy volunteers collected ...
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