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Do aging microplastics increase environmental risks from organic contaminants? Study suggests less than expected

Do aging microplastics increase environmental risks from organic contaminants? Study suggests less than expectedWorldPing

Researchers find that soil aging of polyethylene microplastics has only a limited effect on their interactions with organic contaminants.

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