Rivers carry plastic across continents, so scientists tracked its movement across continents too. A sweeping new UC Santa Barbara-led study spanning four continents and eight countries has amassed one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paper straws in a glass of soda. - picture alliance/dpa/Getty Images Representatives from countries around the world will gather ...

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I used to grab a plastic water bottle without thinking twice. It was easy. Convenient. The thing you just did when you were thirsty and on the go. Looking back now, I realize I never questioned it.