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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse
Description
May 13, 2022
According to a new study an estimated 260 million disposable face masks ended up in the garbage in Metro Vancouver in 2021. UBC Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of all that plastic waste on our oceans, and other waterways.
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse04:56 | May 13, 2022
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Grain workers go on strike at Metro Vancouver terminals02:34 | 10 hours ago
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‘Murder in a Small Town’ premiers on Global04:43 | 11 hours ago
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Traffic Tips: Speed matters in road safety03:47 | September 24, 2024
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Money Matters: What to do after the kids leave home03:38 | September 24, 2024
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Canada’s restaurant industry on changes to the temporary foreign workers program05:11 | September 24, 2024
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B.C. election: Rustad promising significant housing rebate00:59 | September 23, 2024
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B.C. election: NDP plan for access to primary care01:44 | September 23, 2024
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Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC04:35 | September 23, 2024
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Missing six-year-old B.C. girl found safe01:20 | September 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Food allergy immunotherapy04:36 | September 23, 2024
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UNBC political scientist on week one of the B.C. election campaign04:39 | September 23, 2024
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Inclusive leadership during Gender Equality Week04:43 | September 23, 2024
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Morning show Dog Walking Forecast02:14 | September 22, 2024
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Palma’s Picks: Balancing elder care with life demands04:26 | September 22, 2024
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Political Panel: Election campaign underway and Involuntary care expansions16:46 | September 22, 2024
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September self-care reset05:02 | September 22, 2024
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Cooking Together: Creamy Cheddar and Beer Dip06:06 | September 22, 2024
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Business News: US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, Ottawa announces new mortgage rule and Rogers buys Bell’s shares of MLSE04:37 | September 22, 2024
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UBCM vote on free teen transit03:13 | September 21, 2024
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14th annual Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer04:40 | September 21, 2024
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Health Matters: Testicular cancer risk factors04:12 | September 21, 2024
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Weekend Tee: BC Match Play Championship04:21 | September 21, 2024
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Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast02:33 | September 20, 2024
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Where We Live: Downtown New Westminster02:20 | September 20, 2024
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Kamloops Red Bridge destroyed by fire01:20 | September 19, 2024
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Where We Live: Kwikwetlem First Nation02:27 | September 19, 2024
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One-on-one with Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau08:56 | September 19, 2024
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Fatal collision closes Highway 1 in Langley01:20 | September 19, 2024
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Federal Immigration Minister on Canada further limiting international students06:20 | September 19, 2024
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2024 Grey Cup Festival details04:20 | September 18, 2024
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Where We Live: Finn Slough02:36 | September 18, 2024
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How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse04:56 | May 13, 2022
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Grain workers go on strike at Metro Vancouver terminals02:34 | 10 hours ago
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‘Murder in a Small Town’ premiers on Global04:43 | 11 hours ago
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Traffic Tips: Speed matters in road safety03:47 | September 24, 2024
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Money Matters: What to do after the kids leave home03:38 | September 24, 2024
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Canada’s restaurant industry on changes to the temporary foreign workers program05:11 | September 24, 2024
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B.C. election: Rustad promising significant housing rebate00:59 | September 23, 2024
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B.C. election: NDP plan for access to primary care01:44 | September 23, 2024
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Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC04:35 | September 23, 2024
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Missing six-year-old B.C. girl found safe01:20 | September 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Food allergy immunotherapy04:36 | September 23, 2024
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UNBC political scientist on week one of the B.C. election campaign04:39 | September 23, 2024
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Inclusive leadership during Gender Equality Week04:43 | September 23, 2024
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Morning show Dog Walking Forecast02:14 | September 22, 2024
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Palma’s Picks: Balancing elder care with life demands04:26 | September 22, 2024
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Political Panel: Election campaign underway and Involuntary care expansions16:46 | September 22, 2024
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September self-care reset05:02 | September 22, 2024
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Cooking Together: Creamy Cheddar and Beer Dip06:06 | September 22, 2024
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Business News: US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate, Ottawa announces new mortgage rule and Rogers buys Bell’s shares of MLSE04:37 | September 22, 2024
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UBCM vote on free teen transit03:13 | September 21, 2024
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14th annual Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer04:40 | September 21, 2024
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Health Matters: Testicular cancer risk factors04:12 | September 21, 2024
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Weekend Tee: BC Match Play Championship04:21 | September 21, 2024
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Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast02:33 | September 20, 2024
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Where We Live: Downtown New Westminster02:20 | September 20, 2024
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Kamloops Red Bridge destroyed by fire01:20 | September 19, 2024
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Where We Live: Kwikwetlem First Nation02:27 | September 19, 2024
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One-on-one with Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau08:56 | September 19, 2024
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Fatal collision closes Highway 1 in Langley01:20 | September 19, 2024
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Federal Immigration Minister on Canada further limiting international students06:20 | September 19, 2024
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2024 Grey Cup Festival details04:20 | September 18, 2024
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Where We Live: Finn Slough02:36 | September 18, 2024
How PPE litter is making the plastic pollution in oceans even worse
Description
May 13, 2022
According to a new study an estimated 260 million disposable face masks ended up in the garbage in Metro Vancouver in 2021. UBC Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of all that plastic waste on our oceans, and other waterways.
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