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Microplastics Are Everywhere. How Dangerous Are They?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Understanding Plastics: Composition and Degradation

This chapter explores the composition of plastics, focusing on their primary sources from fossil fuels and the role of additives. It also discusses how environmental processes lead to the creation of microplastics and nanoplastics, raising awareness of the implications of plastic degradation.

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