A poison like no other how microplastics corrupted our planet and our bodies

It's falling from the sky and is in the air we breathe. It's in our food, our clothes, and our homes. It's microplastic and it's everywhere--including our own bodies. Scientists are just beginning to discover how these tiny particles threaten health, but the studies are alarming. A Poison Like No Ot...

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Main Author: Simon, Matt (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Island Press, [2022]
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