Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate
Plastic pollution amplified by a warming climate
Xin-Feng Wei,Wei Yang,M. Hedenqvist
2024 · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46127-9
Nature Communications · 79 Citations
Abstract
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.
