Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate.
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38448423.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-024-46127-9 and PMC identifier 10917744.
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Abstract
Climate change and plastic pollution are interconnected global challenges. Rising temperatures and moisture alter plastic characteristics, contributing to waste, microplastic generation, and release of hazardous substances. Urgent attention is essential to comprehend and address these climate-driven effects and their consequences.