Microplastics Menace: Tiny particles Are dire threat to Human Health
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, highlights the growing issue of microplastics in human bodies. The tiny residues, resulting from over 400 million tons of annual plastic waste, are present across the environment, including oceans, clouds and the food chain. Although laboratory studies suggest potential risks to fertility and cardiovascular health, conclusive evidence about their effects on humans remains unavailable.
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