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Navigating the Ongoing Threat of Microplastic Across Asia
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Researchers examined the disproportionately severe microplastic contamination across Asia, where rapid industrialization, high coastal population density, and limited waste management infrastructure combine to drive some of the world's highest microplastic loads in rivers, oceans, and fisheries. The chapter emphasizes that Asia's seafood-heavy diets and reliance on coastal water sources amplify human health exposure risks compared to other regions.
In Asia, where rapid industrialization, extensive coastal development, and dense urban populations converge, the prevalence of microplastics (MPs) poses a particularly acute environmental challenge. This chapter aims to delineate the extensive negative effects of MPs...
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