A solution to plastic pollution? BBC News Review

Has a solution to plastic pollution been found? Improve your knowledge of English in the news with BBC Learning English.

Scientists have discovered an enzyme that could be used to break down some commonly used plastics. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

Key words and phrases

inadvertently
unintentionally

devour
eat eagerly

usher in
(here) cause an activity or process to start

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