Several greenhouse gases are emitted as common plastics degrade in the environment, according to a study.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/degrading-plastics-emit-greenhouse-gases-study
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/times-india-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/plastics
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/non-biodegradable-waste
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-house-gase
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environmental-health
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment