微塑料:我们该如何应对新的健康危机?
在陆地、海洋和空气中都发现了微塑料,微塑料已经遍布食物链和人体。微塑料对环境和健康的影响尚不明确,但最近的一项研究指出,微塑料可能会增加心脏病发作、中风或死亡的可能性。在世界经济论坛发布的《2024年全球风险报告》中,污染被列为第十大威胁,因此我们需要通力合作,采取紧急行动。
Joe Myers is a Writer at Formative Content.
在陆地、海洋和空气中都发现了微塑料,微塑料已经遍布食物链和人体。微塑料对环境和健康的影响尚不明确,但最近的一项研究指出,微塑料可能会增加心脏病发作、中风或死亡的可能性。在世界经济论坛发布的《2024年全球风险报告》中,污染被列为第十大威胁,因此我们需要通力合作,采取紧急行动。
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