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Microplastics exposure and immunologic response
Summary
This paper examines the relationship between microplastic exposure and immune system responses, noting that without transformation of the plastic value chain, the risks to ecosystems, health, and communities could become unmanageable. The study highlights that alongside these risks are opportunities to transition toward a more sustainable world. Evidence indicates that understanding how microplastics interact with the immune system is an important area for future research and policy action.
Unless the plastic value chain is transformed over the next two decades, the risks to species, marine ecosystems, climate, health, economy, and communities will be unmanageable. However, along with these risks are the unique opportunities to help transition to a more sustainable world.