Trump misrepresents plastic impact on sharks in reversing course on straws
US President Donald Trump reversed a target set by his predecessor Joe Biden to eliminate plastic straws across government agencies by 2035 , rejecting claims that they are harmful to sharks. But scientists say there is well-documented evidence that pollution from these single-use items impacts sharks and all marine animals.
Trump pushes for use of plastic straws in US, defies global trend of countries imposing a ban
President Donald Trump in a new executive order inked on Monday encouraged the U.S. government and consumers to purchase plastic drinking straws at a time when several countries have issued a ban on non-biodegradable single-use plastics.
Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.
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Donald Trump has defended his decision to revert back to using single-use plastic straws again after having recently signed ...
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