MONROVIA – Salafana Scott, the recently crowned Queen of Miss Earth Liberia, is determined to draw attention to the escalating issue of plastic pollution that is wreaking havoc on the country. SDG Goal 14 specifically targets the reduction of marine pollution, including plastic pollution. The global plastic pollution crisis has reached a critical point, and Liberia is not exempt from its detrimental effects. In Liberia, plastic bags are used by nearly all households, and over half of these bags are carelessly discarded after use. Studies have linked plastic pollution to cancer, endocrine disruption, and other health issues in humans.

Source: Front Page Africa June 26, 2023 20:38 UTC