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Airborne Microplastics in Asia: Dealing with the Unseen
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Researchers explored airborne microplastics across Asia, documenting their diverse sources, patterns of ecosystem accumulation, and potential negative impacts on biodiversity and human health, underscoring the need for region-specific monitoring and policy responses.
Airborne microplastics, originating from diverse sources, are silently accumulating in ecosystems, posing a significant threat to biodiversity. This chapter explores their sources, accumulation, potential impacts on ecosystems, and the negative health effects they...
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