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[[link removed]]John,

We’ve already told you about the fight to protect marine species like the sperm
whale from deadly entanglement with discarded fishing gear and ingesting
plastic.

But marine debris is only part of the plastic crisis. Tiny microplastics have pervaded the entire food chain, from plankton to
people—and their effects are largely unknown.

Startling new discoveries have shown that these microplastics are showing up in
rainwater and snow. And a U.S. led research team discovered microplastics in
Arctic permafrost, an area once thought immune to such problems.

YES, I WILL FIGHT THE PLASTIC CRISIS
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only until August 31. Will you take advantage of this rare opportunity to DOUBLE
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Scientists are seeing evidence that microplastics are being transported to every
corner of the globe in our oceans, rivers, rain, and even our air. Reports now
show frighteningly high levels of microplastics in some of Earth’s most remote
locations, from the Arctic down to the Mariana Trench.

John, Arctic wildlife like walruses and
ringed seals are already under siege from climate change, habitat destruction,
and other human-caused threats.

That’s why we’re doubling EVERY gift up to $25,000 to fight plastic pollution
until the end of August. Together, we can help save Arctic wildlife from threats
like microplastics in their environment.
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It’s more disturbing than we could have imagined, John.

A shocking new study from the U.S. Geological Survey found that 90% of Colorado
rainwater samples contained microplastics. We’re drinking, eating, and breathing
plastics—and we’re only just learning the extent of the damage. People and
wildlife need urgent action to fight plastic pollution. Will you give a matched gift to help us end this crisis?
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We can’t overstate the importance of this fight. In a 2016 global study, scientists found microplastics in 114 marine and
aquatic species. Dozens of species are counting on us to stop the invasion of microplastics
before it’s too late. Can wildlife like the Northern fur seal count on your support today?
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We’re determined to stop microplastics and marine debris, but we can’t do it
without help from friends of wildlife like you, John.

Sandra Miao
Senior Director, Membership
National Wildlife Federation

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