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ClearEnvironmental and human health risks of indiscriminate disposal of plastic waste and sachet water bags in Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria
This study examines the environmental and health impacts of improperly discarded plastic bottles and water sachets in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The research found that accumulated plastic waste blocks drainage systems causing flooding, contaminates soil and water, and creates breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes, highlighting how plastic pollution directly threatens public health in developing communities.
Microplastics Contamination and Potential Health Risks in the Newly Identified Oyster <i>Crassostrea (Magallana) saidii</i> from Malaysia’s Muar River Estuary
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in a newly identified oyster species from Malaysia's Muar River estuary and found that microplastic abundance increased with oyster age, from about 3.4 particles in juveniles to 11.6 in adults. Fibers were the most common microplastic type, making up 58% of particles found. Health risk assessments indicated low to moderate hazard levels, and the study suggests this oyster species could serve as a useful bioindicator for monitoring estuarine microplastic pollution.