Voters Head to the Polls in a World Full of Plastic Pollution. What’s at Stake This Year?

Polling shows environmental issues are far from the top of voters’ minds this year, and the global plastics crisis rarely gets a mention—unless it’s to defend plastic straws. Nevertheless, the presidential election on Nov. 5 will likely affect U.S. policy on plastic production and waste management. And though political observers expect continued congressional gridlock after … Continue reading Voters Head to the Polls in a World Full of Plastic Pollution. What’s at Stake This Year?