Christiana Figueres Instagram – Did you hear @cfigueres talking about @earthdaynetwork’s ‘Babies vs. Plastic’ report in our recent episode?
The report found evidence that microplastics…
🚨are accumulating in our major organs including the brain
🚨have been found in the human placenta
🚨have been linked to rates of miscarriage and male infertility
🚨have been detected in both dairy milk and breast milk
🚨are ingested/inhaled up to 10 times more by babies than by adults
These findings are chilling – a physical manifestation of the all-pervasive effects of climate change which are now literally under our skin. It directly affects all of us, our own children, our own babies.
Yes, it’s terrifying. AND if we tune in to the pain and the fear, if we actually feel it, this is the best incentive to step into action. You can:
💚 Join @earthdaynetwork’s call demanding a 60% reduction of all plastics by 2040 which pushes for a strong UN Treaty on plastic pollution
💚 Advocate for widespread awareness on the health risks of plastics
💚 Demand an end to fast fashion
Progress is underway – just last week a proposal was put forward by Rwanda and Peru to reduce global plastic production by 40% by 2040 – it’s not 60% but it is a move in the right direction. The two countries say it would align with the Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Building a plastic-free planet for future generations is possible, if we take urgent action now.
👉Head to www.earthday.org to read the report.
👉Listen to our recent episode ‘Microplastics, Transition Plans and The Beginning of The End of The Climate Crisis?’ via the link in our bio.
Photo credit: Earthday.org (baby in plastic image generated by AI)
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