What is it about?
This publication discusses the environmental and health impacts of microplastics, which are tiny pieces of plastic that can be harmful to wildlife and humans. The authors emphasize the need for collaboration between different groups to address this issue and suggest actions that regulators, policymakers, and researchers can take to mitigate the effects of microplastics. They also use California as a case study to offer insights on addressing some of these issues.
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Why is it important?
This publication discusses the environmental and health impacts of microplastics, which are tiny pieces of plastic that can be harmful to wildlife and humans. The authors emphasize the need for collaboration between different groups to address this issue and suggest actions that regulators, policymakers, and researchers can take to mitigate the effects of microplastics. They also use California as a case study to offer insights on addressing some of these issues.
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Writing this article was a great pleasure as it allowed an opportunity for the authors (regulators and policymakers) to share deep insights into the importance of our work, shine light on unresolved and emerging issues, and make a call-to-action to scientists to fill knowledge gaps.
Scott Coffin
California State Water Resources Control Board
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This page is a summary of: Addressing the environmental and health impacts of microplastics requires open collaboration between diverse sectors, PLoS Biology, March 2021, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3000932.
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