Scientists are raising concerns that the UK is not keeping pace with the EU and US in addressing microplastic pollution, which poses significant risks to health, ecosystems, and food safety. These tiny particles, resulting from plastic waste, have found their way into human bodies and various environments. Current health impacts are largely unknown but are potentially linked to severe health issues. Researchers urge the government to develop a comprehensive plan with enforceable limits and research funding to minimize microplastics at their source and to improve overall environmental quality.
Microplastics have infiltrated ecosystems, food, and human health, prompting urgent calls for the UK to catch up with international efforts to tackle this pollution.
Scientists warn that the UK is lagging behind the EU and US in establishing enforceable limits on microplastics, underscoring a pressing need for coordinated action.
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