Detalhes do Livro
Formato
Kindle
Páginas
318
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Nov 23, 2016
Editora
Elsevier Science
ISBN-10
0128104694
ISBN-13
9780128104699
Descrição
Microplastic Pollutants delves into the escalating crisis of microplastic contamination in the environment. The authors highlight the pervasive effects of these tiny particles, which have infiltrated oceans, rivers, and even the air, affecting ecosystems worldwide. Through detailed research and case studies, they underscore the alarming ways microplastics threaten wildlife and human health.
Crawford and Quinn explore the sources of microplastic pollution, tracing its origins from everyday products and industrial processes. By illustrating the pathways these pollutants take, they provide a comprehensive understanding of how they accumulate and persist in ecological systems.
The book also emphasizes the urgency of addressing this issue, urging readers to consider the implications of their consumption habits. With practical solutions and a call to action, it aims to inspire conscientious changes that can help mitigate this environmental crisis, fostering a greater awareness of the impact of pollution on our planet's future.
Crawford and Quinn explore the sources of microplastic pollution, tracing its origins from everyday products and industrial processes. By illustrating the pathways these pollutants take, they provide a comprehensive understanding of how they accumulate and persist in ecological systems.
The book also emphasizes the urgency of addressing this issue, urging readers to consider the implications of their consumption habits. With practical solutions and a call to action, it aims to inspire conscientious changes that can help mitigate this environmental crisis, fostering a greater awareness of the impact of pollution on our planet's future.
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