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๐ scientists genetically engineer a new bacteria that can digest plastics
๐จ the bacteria escaped containment and is spreading prodigiously
Is that a thing or are you doing a bit?
It's not outside the realm of possibility. Though it had to be the perfect storm for something like that to cause a global catastrophe.