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The plastic straw ban is not helping the overall pollution crisis

Melissa Jones October 20, 2019
Many restaurants have switched from plastic to paper straws to help the ongoing environmental crisis, and some cities have banned plastic straws indefinitely. I question, however, if this effort is actually making any difference.
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Banning plastic straws is a step, not a solution

Banning plastic straws is a step, not a solution

Matthew Yan November 11, 2018
As CulinArt announces its ban of plastic straws, it seems to be a step in the right direction. However, more actions must be taken to stop plastic pollution.
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Stony Brook University students attend the March for Unity at the SAC Plaza on Feb. 1. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook community denounces travel ban at two separate protests

Michaela Kilgallen February 1, 2017
Upwards of 500 protesters paraded through campus during Campus Life Time at the March for Unity.
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