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The Research on the Influence of Population Agglomeration on Environmental Pollution under the Background of Industrial Upgrading
Summary
This study examines how population concentration in cities affects environmental pollution levels, particularly in the context of industrial upgrading in China. Population density and industrial activity are major drivers of plastic waste generation, which is closely linked to microplastic contamination of urban waterways.
Population environment system is a natural social system composed of population, resources and environment, and is a highly integrated organic whole. In order to further clarify the impact of population agglomeration on environmental pollution under the background of industrial upgrading, this paper
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