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Microplastics, macroproblems (with Martin Wagner)
Environmental Toxicology, Chemistry, Ecology and podcast with Martin Wagner
Big Biology, Episode 133, Hosted by Marty Martin, Cameron Ghalambor and Molly Magid
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Martin Wagner examines microplastics and chemicals associated with plastics, including their effects on natural ecosystems and human health. The conversation connects environmental toxicology with international negotiations on a plastics treaty and considers how changes in plastic production and use could address pollution.
Topics
microplasticschemicals associated with plasticsnatural ecosystemshuman healthEnvironmental Toxicologyplastics treatyplastic productioninternational negotiations
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