Ocean 'Microplastic' Changing Insect's Behavior

There is new research out this morning concerning that vast patch of garbage floating in the North Pacific. Scientists have some conclusions about how fast it’s been growing—and it’s not a positive story. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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