{
  "id": 660093,
  "title": "A plastic eater in Bangkok’s canals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/a-plastic-eater-in-bangkoks-canals",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-12T11:28:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mongabay",
    "slug": "mongabay",
    "url": "https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/08/a-plastic-eater-in-bangkoks-canals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "This solar-powered barge collects plastic from Bangkok’s canals before it can wash into the ocean. It’s an innovative solution to a growing problem, but cleaning up plastic is only part of the answer. Reducing plastic use and improving waste management remain the biggest challenges",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}