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The Interplay Between Climate Warming Driven by Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics: Insights From a Meta‐Analysis
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This meta-analysis pools data from multiple studies to explore how climate change and microplastic pollution interact and worsen each other's environmental effects. The findings suggest that warming temperatures may increase the toxicity and breakdown of microplastics, potentially amplifying health and ecological risks as the climate continues to change.
An increasing number of studies have revealed the interconnections and interactions between global warming and microplastics. However, research in this field is still in its early stages, with fragmented content and inconsistent conclusions. Therefore, this paper adopts a meta-analysis method to summarize and analyze the relevant literature in this area. After screening, a total of 39 research papers and 730 data points related to the interactions between global warming and microplastic pollution were obtained. The research results indicate that, on one hand, soil microplastic pollution significantly increases greenhouse gas CO2 emissions by 140.20%, N2O emissions by 195.27%, and Global Warming Potential by 172.10%, thereby exacerbating global warming. By introducing explanatory variables for analysis, it was found that microplastic type, soil type, and soil dissolved organic carbon are important influencing factors. On the other hand, the study also explains that the rise in water temperature due to global warming amplifies the biological toxicity effects of microplastics, leading to oxidative damage and poisoning in aquatic animals. The bidirectional interaction mechanism between microplastic pollution and global warming may form a vicious cycle, further increasing the vulnerability of ecosystems. This study provides a theoretical basis and research direction for addressing the dual threats of microplastic pollution and global warming.
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