The Hidden Threat of Microplastics in Our Daily Lives

A report in The Lancet warns that plastic pollution is a 'grave' and growing threat to human health and the environment, with production expected to triple in the next 35 years. The pollution, originating from fossil fuel-based plastics, poses risks from infancy through old age, including reproductive, cognitive, and cardiovascular issues, and contributes significantly to climate change. Despite international efforts, including UN negotiations, progress on binding regulations remains stalled, emphasizing the need for local actions and innovations in recycling and pollution detection to mitigate the crisis.