How Plastic Affects Climate Change

Explore the connection between two of Earth's greatest threats: climate change and plastic production.

The ocean covers more than 70% of the earth's surface and plays a crucial role in regulating our climate. However, due to human activities, the ocean is facing a range of problems, and climate change is one of the most significant threats.

Firstly, climate change is causing the ocean to warm up, leading to coral bleaching, which affects the survival of marine organisms. Secondly, as the temperature of the ocean rises, it is causing sea levels to rise, which is leading to coastal erosion and flooding. Additionally, the ocean is becoming more acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is affecting marine life and ecosystems. Finally, climate change is also causing changes in ocean currents and weather patterns, which are leading to more extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and typhoons.

It's clear that climate change is having a significant impact on the ocean, and it's essential that we take action to mitigate its effects. This video provides an overview of some of the ways in which climate change is affecting our oceans and why we need to take action to protect them.

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0:00 - Plastics and their contribution to the climate crisis
0:28 - The plastic lifecycle and greenhouse gas emissions. Extraction of fossil fuels for plastic production
0:38 - Cracking plants and refineries: From ethane and propane to plastic building blocks
0:58 - Chemical modification and additives in plastic production
1:16 - The manufacturing process: From plastic resins to nurdles
1:32 - Energy-intensive processes and carbon dioxide emissions
1:42 - Transportation emissions in the plastic supply chain
1:52 - Plastic waste management and greenhouse gas emissions
2:07 - Landfills and methane emissions. Incineration and greenhouse gas emissions
2:17 - Recycling and its impact on emissions
2:36 - How “recycled” plastic ends up as microplastics that pollute the ocean
3:06 - How the carbon footprint of the plastic life cycle contributes to global warming
3:17 - The plastic life cycle accounts for more greenhouse gasses than the aviation industry
3:27 - Plastic's impact on the ocean and climate change. The ocean’s role as a carbon sink.
3:49 - Plastic production and projected greenhouse gas emissions
4:01 - Ocean warming and its consequences to coral reefs, marine life, and global food security
4:54 - How rising sea levels impact coastal communities
5:13 - Extreme weather events and their impact on coastal areas caused by ocean warming
5:27 - Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons intensified by ocean warming
5:49 - Humanitarian needs and climate-related disasters intensified by ocean warming
6:00 - Ocean acidification and its effects
6:19 - Keystone species, algal blooms, and ocean-based industries
6:52 - Impacts on marine species and ecosystems
7:03 - Mitigation strategies: Reducing single-use plastics, recycling effectively, and transitioning to a circular economy
7:16 -Design sustainable products, processes, and business models

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