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We are just getting started’: the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world (www.theguardian.com)
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When a microbe was found munching on a plastic bottle in a rubbish dump, it promised a recycling revolution. Now scientists are attempting to turbocharge those powers in a bid to solve our waste crisis. But will it work?

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[–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Mfw the bacteria evolve to turn plastic into methane 🔥 💀 🔥

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Mfw cows are producing 300 times as much methane as there is plastic being produced in total: 😐

    Check the actual numbers before getting so concerned.

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