Ep. 143 Plastics: The Climate Connection and Policy Possibilities

16/02/2023 18 min Episodio 143
Ep. 143 Plastics: The Climate Connection and Policy Possibilities

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Plastics are a huge part of our everyday life, and most people know that plastics contribute to litter, but did you know that plastics also add to climate change? Host Dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy, Judith Kelley discusses this issue and potential policy solutions with Duke Ph.D. candidate Zoie Diana.  Guest: Zoie Diana, Ph.D. candidate in Marine Science & Conservation at Duke University, speaks about her research of the harmful effects of plastics and the connections to public policy. This is the fourth in a series of conversations about climate change. Transcript & Resources Find out more about the Duke Climate Commitment.