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Protecting Our National Wildlife Refuges On Earth Day 2024: A Call to Action Against Plastic Pollution

Protecting Our National Wildlife Refuges On Earth Day 2024:  A Call to Action Against Plastic Pollution

From majestic mountains to coastlines, the National Wildlife Refuge System protects vast ecosystems across our nation, both on land and sea. Yet, a threat disrupts the delicate balance in these sanctuaries: plastic pollution. This year's Earth Day theme, Planet vs. Plastic, underscores the global struggle against this pervasive environmental contaminant.