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June 2, 2021

Sri Lanka Shoreline Coated in Plastic Debris from Sinking, Burning Cargo Ship
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Sri Lanka is facing a major environmental disaster as a burning cargo
ship carrying chemicals sinks off its west coast, spewing tons of
possibly toxic plastic debris onto its coastline. Authorities have been
battling the fire since it erupted on May 20. Scientists warn wildlife
and sensitive ecosystems are at risk as far away as the other end of the
island nation.


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