By the year 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. We can eat fish, but not plastic, so that’s a problem. As we continue to use plastic for its convenience and low cost we create a tremendous amount of waste. About a third of that plastic ends up in nature and specifically the ocean where it will float and destroy the marine ecosystem, forever.
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Human Geography: Alarming Fact # 4
Alarming Fact: Air quality in Beijing is so poor that many marathon runners wear masks in order to breathe in fewer pollutants.
The Human Geo Guy’s Take: As a runner I couldn’t imagine doing any run with a mask on, much less 26.2 miles. China has managed to turn itself into a global economic power through industrial production. In the process it has done serious damage to its environment. They face air quality that is so poor many world class marathon runners dropped out of the race. The scariest part is realizing that 11.5 million inhabitants of Beijing breathe this air on a daily basis.