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TAN QIAN YU 2I

One of the biggest environmental problem of 2021 is plastic pollution. I think plastic problem is massive aggression in our
lives and is more important to concern compared to the other problem.

Firstly, the chemicals used in the production of plastic are toxic and detrimental to the human body. .In addition,
Chemicals in plastic-like lead, cadmium and mercury directly can come in contact with the humans.These toxins
can cause cancers, congenital disabilities, immune system problems and childhood development issues.Next, Plastic straws,
bottles, bags and takeaway containers are so ingrained in our daily lives that they’re hard to escape. With plastic
waste recently found in the Antarctic and at the bottom of the ocean, it's clear that nowhere has escaped the
epidemic, including the Great Barrier Reef.For example, Not only does plastic pollution directly impact marine life,
its production releases billions of kgs of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. This fuels climate change, the Reef’s
biggest threat. Plastic pollution also carries disease long distances across the ocean, causing coral sickness where
it lands.

So, it concerns me the most because as you seen they could cause major damage to human health.