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1 of 12

Duration
44min
Language
English
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Non-fiction

John Rafferty of Encyclopædia Britannica, Dr. Chelsea Rochman of the University of Toronto, and author Dr. Rebecca Altman examine the chemistry of plastic and plastic pollution and the social history of plastic use. This is the 10th part of the Postcards from the 6th Mass Extinction audio series.

© 2022 Encyclopaedia Britannica (Audiobook): 9781667072654

Release date

Audiobook: April 12, 2022

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