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Microplastic toxic effects on soil health

Published by Environmental Management Bureau(DENREMB) on Nov. 14, 2023.
Requested from DENR EMB by R. Cuartero at 10:50 AM on Nov. 14, 2023.
Purpose: Data Management
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - Invalid date
Tracking no: #DENREMB-985436935244

R.CUARTERO Nov. 14, 2023, 10:50 a.m.

"The paper notes that terrestrial microplastic pollution has led to the decrease of species that live below the surface, such as mites, larvae and other tiny creatures that maintain the fertility of the land." https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/plastic-planet-how-tiny-plastic-particles-are-polluting-our-soil Request: 1. Is it true that microplastics have negative effects on soil health and its flora and fauna? 2. If yes, please provide me studies detailing microplastics long term effects on soil health and its flora and fauna.

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