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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Apr 2017

    A caterpillar used for fishing bait has an unusual ability to digest plastic, which could help reduce pollutionhttp://nyti.ms/2qjolSP 

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      1. Michael‏ @TheMichaelJB 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        is there a caterpillar that would make trump go away?

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      2. Allan Dan Ayuo‏ @allanayuo 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        This is good news indeed. One way to save the environment from the damage by plastic.

        2 replies 0 retweets 6 likes
      3. Allan Dan Ayuo‏ @allanayuo 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @allanayuo @nytimes

        In Kenya, plastic pollution is a big problem. We need anything to help.

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      5. Allan Dan Ayuo‏ @allanayuo 7 May 2017
        Replying to @1776NewUSA @nytimes

        I agree totally. There should be more punitive measures for littering

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      2. Suze Latu CMSW 🌺 🌴‏ @Luv_Da_USA 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        @SPH718 but what would it do to the birds & fish that then eat it?

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      3. Sue Huntt‏ @SPH718 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @Luv_Da_USA @nytimes

        I was wondering too. Does it poo plastic pellets? How does it metabolize plastic?

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      2. Brian Steier‏ @BrianSteier 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        @ManSamp I think the @nytimes is listening😉

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      3. Chris Flannery‏ @ManSamp 30 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BrianSteier @nytimes

        Ha might be the other way around

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      1. Marie Nelligan‏ @TNKABTIT 30 Apr 2017
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        And what eats the caterpillar?

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      2. TenaciousEye‏ @TenaciousEye 8 Jun 2017
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        And when the butterfly emerges from the cocoon, it's wings say "Thank You for Shopping ".

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      3. Jeff Ren‏ @jiffyjren 8 Jun 2017
        Replying to @TenaciousEye @nytimes

        Funny thing is that the almond was once poison. blind faith in theory and religion is a sign of stupidity. Always challenge science.

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      1. Selina Chan‏ @WW_Selina 30 Apr 2017
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        Although understood it's not a quick fix. This is #progress and I love it! More #research on #waxworms needed

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      1. dlbaseball2015‏ @baseball1954201 30 Apr 2017
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        Wait, you mean scientist might have found a solution to help the environment? Please notify Dumbo.

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      1. ReasonablySmartAss‏ @cavallokane 30 Apr 2017
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        Very good. Now lets breed them to consume oil spills.

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      1. Paola Tronti‏ @PTronti 30 Apr 2017
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        I hope that they digest it good, or we will have to be afraid of what will come out from the caterpillars.

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      1. Killakorbin‏ @Killakorbin 30 Apr 2017
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        If it eats plastic what other non evasive items do they consume? We are the only ones that can protect our oceans not a bug!

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      2. JAYL 9000‏ @BillSerial 2 May 2017
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        What happens when it eats windows siding and plastic lumber

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