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Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate

Nature Communications
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46127-9
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Climate change and plastic pollution are interconnected global challenges. Rising temperatures and moisture alter plastic characteristics, contributing to waste, microplastic generation, and release of hazardous substances. Urgent attention is essential to comprehend and address these climate-driven effects and their consequences.

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Wei, X. F., Yang, W., & Hedenqvist, M. S. (2024, December 1). Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate. Nature Communications . Nature Research. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46127-9

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