2019 Environment - Pollution, Microbeads

Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?

  • They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.
  • They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.
  • They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.
  • They are often found to be used as food adulterants.

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