Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, faces a crisis: plastic pollution. Its famous beach, Anakena, mixes sand with microplastics. A study by North Chile’s Catholic University highlights the issue. Each year, 4.4 million trash items wash up here. Known for ancient statues called Moais, the island deals with trash from afar. Items like fishing […]
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