# Why the Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be Part of a Bigger Hidden Problem

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Podcast: [CNN 10](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-10-7022000)
Published: 2026-05-06T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the US and Israel's ongoing war with Iran, and see why the country's nuclear supply chain may not be as defunct as officials believed. Then, we'll head to the Met Gala to see how some of fashion's biggest channeled famous works of art into this year's most stunning looks. Plus, we'll learn why the Great Pacific Garbage Patch may be a bigger threat to humans than previously thought. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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