Is chemical recycling the answer to our plastic problem?
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Recycling plastic has been an uphill challenge. Could chemical recycling change that?
Plastic pollution is a global threat on our lands and seas. Since World War II, we have created over 9 billion cubic tons of it, yet its recycling remains extremely limited. As part of our "Breakthroughs" series, Miles O'Brien looks at new ideas and innovations, such as chemical recycling and urban mining, that may enable better recycling in the future.
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Is chemical recycling the answer to our plastic problem?
Clip: 6/23/2021 | 7m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Plastic pollution is a global threat on our lands and seas. Since World War II, we have created over 9 billion cubic tons of it, yet its recycling remains extremely limited. As part of our "Breakthroughs" series, Miles O'Brien looks at new ideas and innovations, such as chemical recycling and urban mining, that may enable better recycling in the future.
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Leaked UN report on climate change: 'Worst is yet to come'
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 7m 32s | A leaked UN report warns 'worst is yet to come' on climate change. Here's how you can help (7m 32s)
Myanmar's armed forces clash with ethnic protestors
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 5m 53s | Myanmar's armed forces show no signs of restraint amid rising revolts (5m 53s)
News Wrap: SCOTUS supports cheerleader in social media case
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 5m 6s | News Wrap: Supreme Court sides with cheerleader kicked off squad for social media post (5m 6s)
On Biden's 5-part plan to tackle rising violent crime rates
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 3m 22s | Examining Biden's 5-part plan to tackle rising violent crime rates (3m 22s)
Richmond: Investing in police important to rebuild trust
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 7m 17s | Investing in police important to rebuild community trust, Cedric Richmond says (7m 17s)
US to try to amend for forcibly assimilating Indigenous kids
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 8m 13s | Schools tried to forcibly assimilate Indigenous kids. Can the U.S. make amends? (8m 13s)
Will Biden's investment in police increase accountability?
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Clip: 6/23/2021 | 6m 45s | Biden is increasing investment in police. Will it increase officer accountability? (6m 45s)
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